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STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT

5247-5249 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 20, 2015, found no infractions.

1 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: Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 15 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 April 15, 2014. 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 March 2, 2011. 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

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SMOOTHLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER, MUST CLEAN DRAINPIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WALK IN COOLER RACKS, MAIN FLOOR AND BASEMENT, ARE RUSTY. NEED TO PAINT OR REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, stoves, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep area(1st floor)need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning under storage shelving/racks.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had peeling paint, holes gaps in rear storage area by walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed, wall that had hole in bsmt storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing /damaged ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, food storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Broken, damaged light shields in bsmt prep area, storage area shall be replaced, missing light shield above ice machine 1st floor, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in prep areas.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #361344 ,11-03-10, FOUND #32,33,AND 35 NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-09-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #33 SINKS,COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR, EXTERIOR SURFACE,PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS,COOLERS NOT CLEANED,MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS IN COOLERS AND DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,#35 CEILING AND LIGHT COVERS IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED,MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS;VENTILATION NOT CLEANED,MUST CLEAN
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,1ST FLR NEEDS RECAULKING
    • 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. WET FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES
    • 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. VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Sinks, cooking equipment interior and exterior surface, prep tables and counters, coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in adjacent prep area not maintained. Instructed to seal floors. Floor in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling and light covers not maintained in basement. Instructed to detail clean and replace any damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers. Ventilation covers not cleaned through-out. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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