Chicago · Official inspection records

SBARRO'S

1717 W POLK ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SBARRO'S on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581369

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK 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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146525

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK ST

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND IS STAINED ALSO CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUIL-UP

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST REPAIR

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279210

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK 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: THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE SINKS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE RACKS IN DETAIL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CEILINGS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE NORTH DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED AND LEAKS, WELD AND REPAIR THE SEAM SO IT IS SANITARY AND NO LONGER LEAKS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1182236

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK 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: The sink handles and chemical storage shelves are dirty, clean all food and non food surfaces in detail.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floor under the ice bin and three compartment sink are wet and dirty and have damaged baseboards. Clean and repair the floors and baseboards until they are smooth and sanitary.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1182237

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK ST

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: The knives are being stored in the rear kitchen knife holder dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize knives prior to storage.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The sink handles and chemical storage shelves are dirty, clean all food and non food surfaces in detail.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floor under the ice bin and three compartment sink are wet and dirty and have damaged baseboards. Clean and repair the floors and baseboards until they are smooth and sanitary.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580281

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK 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: VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM DEC 2010. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED FROM DEC 2010. MUST REPLACE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM DEC. 2010. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365425

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK ST

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  • 32

    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. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING 3PART SINK FAUCET.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
120523

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO'S · 1717 W POLK 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN COOLER HANDLES.

  • 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. SCRUB OUT THE DIRTY SINKS IN THE KITCHEN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.

  • 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. CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXTEND THE STEAMER DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • DUNKIN DONUTS1713 W POLK ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • PANERA BREAD1725 W Harrison ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • Au Bon Pain1725 W Harrison ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ROOM FIVE HUNDRED1725 W HARRISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ROOM FIVE HUNDRED1725 W HARRISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ROOM FIVE HUNDRED1725 W HARRISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 8069.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →