POLK STREET CO.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467469 ON 9-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEAK BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. (29)CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT REPORT # 1319856 ON 10/24/2013 AND REPORT # 1319885 ON 11/06/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (34)MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TWO REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-67 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, BEEF FAT,COOKED POTATOES AND EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 63-80 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEAK BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT REPORT # 1319856 ON 10/24/2013 AND REPORT # 1319885 ON 11/06/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (34)MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AREA AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INSIDE SOILED LINEN HAMPER,ON WALLS,ON CEILINGS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF,SOUP,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS AND THEY MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL TORN SEAT COVERS AT DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER COOKING GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE HOTWATER HEATER ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER FROM OUTSIDE PATIO SITTING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER HAS A 54 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE NORTH BASEMENT COOLER HAS A 65 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. The problem coolers were tagged held for inspection until repaired or replaced and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 135F or higher. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING CHEESE, OPEN DRESSINGS, CUT READY TO EAT GREENS AND CUT FRUIT AT 54F. THE NORTH BASEMENT COOLER IS HOLDING CREAM CHEESE AND OPEN SOUP AND SAUCE BASES AT 65F. A PAN OF COOKED NOODLES IS BEING HELD AT 91F ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. TEN POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $52.00 WAS DISCARDED.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE REAR GARDEN PATIO WERE FOOD AND DRINK ARE SERVED IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE THRU THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN AND REAR GARDEN PATIO PATRONS HAVE NO ACCESS TO THE BATHROOMS EXCEPT THRU THE KITCHEN WHICH HAS NO SEPARATION FROM SAID CUSTOMERS WHO WERE WALKING THRU THE KITCHEN DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE KITCHEN PER CITY CODES, SUPERVISOR CONSULTED. THE KITCHEN CEILING AND FURNACE DUCT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE, SEAL CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 25 rat droppings were found in the basement perimeter and holes were found under the stairs and in the old cooler insulation. Clean up and remove all evidence of rodent activity.

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. Remove rust from inside the ice machine.

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. Clean the floors under the kitchen sink and stoves. Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.

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. Complete repairing the rear kitchen wall and ceiling so they are smooth and sanitary. Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.