The Polenta Bar

1002 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2018
82
Score
Low Risk

THE POLENTA BAR, located at 1002 W Lake St, Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on January 23, 2018, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to the maintenance and cleanliness of surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two records.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 24, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Violations — Jan 23, 2018 Inspection
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD RACKS FOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA, AND GARAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)