What is Polish Highlanders Alliance's health inspection score?

Polish Highlanders Alliance has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Polish Highlanders Alliance last inspected?

Polish Highlanders Alliance was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Polish Highlanders Alliance have?

Polish Highlanders Alliance has 9 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Polish Highlanders Alliance safe to eat at?

Yes, Polish Highlanders Alliance has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Polish Highlanders Alliance serve?

Polish Highlanders Alliance serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Polish Highlanders Alliance

Name: Polish Highlanders Alliance
Address: 4800-4808 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 89

4800-4808 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #296 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.1

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4800-4808 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FORKS, KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN NORTHWEST SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN NORTHWEST SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FORKS, KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN NORTHWEST SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN NORTHWEST SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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