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When was Happy Cracovia Lounge last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 27, 2023. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Dec 19, 2023 to Dec 27, 2023.
Has Happy Cracovia Lounge ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 19, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 27, 2023
Pass
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.