POLISH BISTRO

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:10 PM. BUSINESS OPENED AT 11 AM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2621521 DATED FOR 7/30/2025: (5) OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (16) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. (38) OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: UNDER DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE RACKS, ON WOODEN PALLETS AND IN METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON A PALLET IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT, AND BETWEEN THE CEILING AND DROP CEILING ATTACHED TO THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED ASH TRAY ON OUTDOOR BREAK TABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SMOKE WITHIN 15FT OF ESTABLISHMENT ENTRYWAYS

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: UNDER DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE RACKS, ON WOODEN PALLETS AND IN METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON A PALLET IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT, AND BETWEEN THE CEILING AND DROP CEILING ATTACHED TO THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF ALL MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED WRAPPED UTENSILS AND BREAD STORED IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER AT 47F. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE READING AT 60F AND SHELLED EGGS READING AT 60F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH COMMON NAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)POTATOES,PORK,HAMBURGER ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS,BAR).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES/STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WITH LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561772 DATED:08/05/2022 #53--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55--INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. #58--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. HANDLES RAW PORK, BEEF, HAMBURGERS, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-18-21 INSPECTION # 2534856. VIOLATION 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2386915 DATED: 9--8-20 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. 1 CITATION ISSUED FOR TWO NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19--OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13--INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386915 DATED: 09/08/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Dec 8, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.