The Polo Inn

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 3 compartment right side faucet in poor repair (sprayer missing). Instructed to repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under shelves, behind and under cooking equipment and under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean along all walls and in all corners.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 found 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door. Also noted 1/4 inch gap at garage door. Instructed manager to provide tight doors at all times to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found approx 100 mouse droppings behind stove and cooking equipment. Also noted were mouse droppings in the rear garage area behind all coolers. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said area. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door. Also noted 1/4 inch gap at garage door. Instructed manager to provide tight doors at all times to prevent pest entry.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2522481 dated on 7/8/21: observed no allergen certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide the following previous core violation remains in non-compliance pic does not have allergen certificate all city of chicago food service manager must have proof of allergen training. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink handle leaking in the front service area. Instructed to repair and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed violation 58 observed no allergen certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Not corrected by date specified on the previous inspection report 2279829. Core violations not corrected by the specified date indicated on the previous inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on the counters, instructed to store properly in sanitizing soulation when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty cooler storage shelves, instructed to remove the rust and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the oven not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed two propane tanks in the rear storage one tank hooked to an oven, instructed to disconect from oven, and remove from building.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean fan housing of dust build-up and area of ceiling in front of fan housing. Detail clean interior bottom of deep fryer of heavy grese build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen area of food spills and debris. Clean floor under 3-comp sink in dishroom area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items in basement to prevent rodent harborage

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 7 rat droppings along east wall of basement, 3 on food caddy at bottom and 10 under stairs at far end of basement. Must remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean fan housing of dust build-up and area of ceiling in front of fan housing. Detail clean interior bottom of deep fryer of heavy grese build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen area of food spills and debris. Clean floor under 3-comp sink in dishroom area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items in basement to prevent rodent harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The chest freezer door in the salad prep area is held together with duct tape. Must repair and maintain. Replace broken plastic food storage containers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal the frp walls in the dishroom. Clean the wall behind the grill.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide plastic end caps for all light shields in the food prep and dishwash areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The 3 compartment sink behind the banquet hall bar is leaking water. Must repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles from the basement to eliminate pest harborage conditions. Store all remaining items 6" off of the floor and 6" away from the walls.