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THE POLENTA BAR

1002 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60607

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2018-01-23; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2018-01-23), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2018-01-23: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-32 — FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD RACKS FOR STORAGE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-34 — FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
  • Not Critical: CHI-41 — PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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