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STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT

3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627527

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR AREA WALK-IN COOLER (BREADED CHICKEN) STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982312

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981920

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979064

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1704215

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS AND FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PLATES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS AND SUGAR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BOX COVER FOR THE ICE BOX AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM OF STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT OF THE ABOVE STATED DOOR.(EXTERIOR DOOR RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE ACROSS THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK ATTACHED TO THE 4-COMP SINK IN THE MOST REAR AREA ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE MOST REAR 4-COMP SINK/WITH ATTACHED DESINGNATED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM(TOILET ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS IN WORKING ORDER). MUST REPAIR URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO FLUSH PROPERLY.(THE TOILET STALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3-COMP SINK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. MUST REROUT WATER LINE AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR TO A FLOOR PAN OR PROPE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583815

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583403

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401521 DATED: 02-25-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #31 - SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (1) DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM LINER ON PREP SHELVES AND REPAINT SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS..

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401681

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401521

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353503

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188686

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER AND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098309

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 4LBS. OF PASTA AT 64.5F, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 68.7F AND ABOUT 5LBS POTATOES AT 66.7, ABOVE FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, "FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. V=100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND TEN PIECES OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PARTS OF POTATOES PEELER INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, MOP SINK AND 3PART SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277376

Location recorded for this inspection · STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT · 3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT BEER COOLER, REAR UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LID.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSREVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR AREA NOT CLEAN IN FRONT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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