Polish Highlanders Alliance

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed forks, knives and spoons stored in containers in kitchen and dry storage area. Instructed to invert or cover utensils during storage to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in northwest side women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in northwest side women's washroom for sanitary products and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored. Instd to store properly in a protected manner when not in use

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers not in every cooler. Must place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration units, including bar coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on top of cook line. Instructed must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on lower interior of fryer in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of dust and grease accumulation on ventilation hood above cooking line. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile above utility sink. Replace same. Detail clean walls surrounding utility sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the right compartment of the 3 compartment sink at the rear hall bar. The sink drain is clogged. Must repair so that the sink drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling in the dishroom. Repair the openings in the ceiling of the dishroom above the dishmachine and exposed handwashing sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the faucet at the 3 compartment sink at the rear hall bar.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryer with grease accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshield not clean in prep area. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed beer cooler in bar with rust and standing water in base of cooler. Remove rust and standing water at base of cooler. Restore interior to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher backing up from floor drain onto floor. Make sure that drain is clean for dishwasher to drain properly.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers within refrigerators all refrigerators need easily readable thermometers. Staff should check thermometers to make sure that refrigerators are maintaining 40f or less.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed large pile of cardboard boxes in rear of premises next to garbage area. 15 feet by 15 feet area filled with cardboard needing to be recycled. All cardboard must be removed from premises and garbage area must be kept clean. Serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous food is being prepared cooked and served. Incluuding pork, beef and cooked vegetables. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed beer cooler in bar with rust and standing water in base of cooler. Remove rust and standing water at base of cooler. Restore interior to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all soda nozzles at both bars.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under 3 compartment sink unclean. Maintain floor in a clean and saniary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher backing up from floor drain onto floor. Make sure that drain is clean for dishwasher to drain properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at faucet. Repair faucet and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers within refrigerators all refrigerators need easily readable thermometers. Staff should check thermometers to make sure that refrigerators are maintaining 40f or less.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with calciu build-up. Clean same.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD/DRY GOODS STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THEM SO THEY WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY GOODS STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide same. Provide splashguard intbetween exposed handsink and prep table or remove prep table sufficient distance. Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener not clean. Clean same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instd to do so.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: 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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,VENTILATION VENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BAR AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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.WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE,TABLE & CHAIR STORAGE.