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Restaurant: Polka Sausage & Deli
Address: 8753 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: May 1, 2012

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100

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MEAT SLICER, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, COUNTERS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND DRAIN RACKS ABOVE 3-COMP. SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA- FLOORS SHOULD BE LEVELED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT THROUGHT AS NEEDED, SEAL ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND CRACKS/CREVICES. WALLS MUST BE CLEANED IN REAR PREP AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO LIGHT IN REAR PREP BY BSMT. STAIRS.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST SEAL INTERIOR OF REAR 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMP.SINK.
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 REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL PEST HARBORING SITES.

FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT COOLERS ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. NO CITATION ISSUED SCHEDULED INSPECTION, BUSINESS NOT OPEN/OPERATING.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #68322 DATED 03/04/10. MUST CORRECT/MAINTAIN: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MEAT SLICER, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, COUNTERS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND DRAIN RACKS ABOVE 3-COMP. SINK. 34/1 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA-FLOORS SHOULD BE LEVELED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35/1 MUST SEAL ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND CRACKS/CREVICES. WALLS MUST BE CLEANED IN REAR PREP AREA. 38/1 MUST SEAL INTERIOR OF REAR 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMP. SINK. 41/1 MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL PEST HARBORING SITES. NO CITATION ISSUED, SCHEDULED INSPECTION, BUSINESS IS NOT OPEN/OPERATING. WILL RETURN IN 5 BUSINESS DAYS TO MAKE SURE ALL HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
MUST FIX THE VENTILLATION IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED TO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.

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MUST APPLY ADDITIONAL GROUT TO FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT DAILY. FLOORS ARE WET IN SECTIONS OF BASEMENT (HAD A HEAVY RAIN 6-23-10)- MUST KEEP AS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED TO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
MUST FIX THE VENTILLATION IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUITPMENT IN FRONT AND CLEAN ALL COOLERS DRY STORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT, BACK, AND BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESEAL WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. CLEAN HOOD AND FLITERS FRONT
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SOME CLUTTER IN REAR AND BASEMENT REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM BASEMENT.

DEBRIS ON BASEMENT STAIRS.MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO,LEAKY PIPE UNDER BOTH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
CEILING PANEL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.ALSO UPPER WALL AREA BY PIPE IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR,SEAL.

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