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POLPETTI

131 N CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POLPETTI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581972

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280202

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUS PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144976

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

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 food at improper temperature in: -Pepsi 1 door cooler behind front counter: 57.1f, 5lbs of garlic cream garlic sauce, at a value of $30.00: preparation date:2/14/18 - Communal walk in cooler, in rear near loading dock: 68.7f, 45lbs of cooked tomato sauce, at a value of $100.00: preparation date:2/14/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 50lbs at total value of $130.00 Instructed manager to keep potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or less for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods. During inspection ambient air temperature was: -Walk In cooler, 37.8f -Pepsi cooler, 36.7F Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels, at all times to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed several potentially hazardous food items, tomato sauce, cream garlic sauce, stored in walk-in cooler and front 1 door cooler without proper labels. Whenever foods are stored or removed from the bulk container, must be labeled with name, date and time. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed plastic disposable knives, spoons and forks stored up right in display container at front counter. Instructed manager to invert items in display container to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed dark, deep, grooves and cuts on cutting board under DoughPro Panini Press. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to replace or resurface. Maintain at all times.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071765

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, AND NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS, LATTES, TOMATO SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed pans and bottles stored under 3 compartment sink. Must elevate all items 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976900

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, AND NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS, LATTES, TOMATO SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH CLOTHS BEING USED TO LINE THE DRYING RACK ARE SOILED WITH PINK AND GRAY COLORED STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THE WASH CLOTHS AND AIR DRY ALL DISHES IN A SANITARY MANNER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSES, JACKETS) STORED ON SHELVING AMONG FOOD AND RESTAURANT SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734669

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ORIGINAL MEATBALL VAULT · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734573

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 77 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 110-120 DEGREES. HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527330

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ORIGINAL MEATBALL VAULT · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199567

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ORIGINAL MEATBALL VAULT · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199564

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ORIGINAL MEATBALL VAULT · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE WITH NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREP AND FOOD HOLDING AREAS NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A SHIELD/SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT OF PREP HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND OPEN PREP BUTCHER BLOCK AREA NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER/COOKING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2358971.

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