The Polenta Bar

1002 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at The Polenta Bar since Jan 23, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD RACKS FOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA, AND GARAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 24, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Polenta Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Polenta Bar on file is from Jan 23, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Polenta Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Polenta Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Polenta Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.