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POLKA SAUSAGE & DELI

8753 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

POLKA SAUSAGE & DELI has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 22, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 17, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 17, 2010. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. CANVASS SPECIAL EVENTS

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON BASEMENT STAIRS.MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING PANEL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.ALSO UPPER WALL AREA BY PIPE IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR,SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO,LEAKY PIPE UNDER BOTH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESEAL WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED TO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE VENTILLATION IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM
  6. Special Events (Festivals)

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED TO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE VENTILLATION IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
  7. Special Events (Festivals)

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.

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