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Happy Cracovia Lounge

2025 N Cicero Ave

Last inspected Dec 27, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF EASTSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF EASTSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED WHITE PLASTIC ON SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHITE PLASTIC FROM SMALL PREP TABLE ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 19, 2023

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2472750 DATED 01/15/2021 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF ATTACHMENT ON MOP SINK FAUCET IS BACKFLOW PREVENTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS NEXT TO MACHINE ON EASTSIDE WALL AND BEHIND DJ EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED WHITE PLASTIC ON SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHITE PLASTIC FROM SMALL PREP TABLE ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF EASTSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF EASTSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source

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