Polaris Lounge (T1/C17)

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 6, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed more than 20 small flies throughout facility including in prep area and dish area. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foudnation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Sep 1, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jul 27, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 4 hand washing sinks in kitchen with hot water exceeding 120 f. Temperatures ranged from 123- 134 f. Hand washing sinks only have one single tempered pedal to activate water flow. Instructed manager to ensure hot water does not exceed 120 f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sliced tomatoes held at an inadequate temperature of 64 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 4 pounds of tomatoes ($8) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in storage room with hot water heater. Instructed manager to declutter and clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure certified food manager and original certificate are on site upon arrival. A certified food manager arrived on site approximately 40 minutes after inspection began. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Oct 27, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 bulk ingredient containers in dry storage room not labeled. Instructed to label with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Apr 8, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted entrance door to the delivery/receiving area not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored