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POLPETTI ESPRESSO BAR

131 N CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

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

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568827

Location recorded for this inspection · POLPETTI ESPRESSO BAR · 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320743

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2311820

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

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Observed 3- comp sink water & waste discharging into to bucket. water & waste must be conveyed to grease tap and/or proper plumbing per city code. priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282280

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

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 PROCEDURE ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Observed 3- comp sink water & waste discharging into to bucket. water & waste must be conveyed to grease tap and/or proper plumbing per city code. priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2166683

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

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: Observed food debris under and around food equipment in the prep area. Instructed manager to detail, clean and maintain at all times.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2082195

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

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 raw wood near swinging door entrance to prep. Must seal or paint all porous wood surfaces. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed open ceiling above prep area (several pipes, high ceiling, etc.) Must provide a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling, within reach, above prep area. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install backflow prevention devices on espresso/coffee machines, and/or any equipment connected to a water source. Must maintain same.

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How results compare in ZIP 60661

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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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2555919.

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