Cedar Palace
Mostly clean — 3 of 8 passed, one prior failure
2025-05-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPEARTE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A VISILE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
2023-06-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
LOWER LEVEL PREP HAND SINK SOAP AND MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND RELOCATED TO BE CLOSER TO THE HAND SINK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CARS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE VEHICLE OF REMOVE ALL FOODS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN METAL SURFACES OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED DRY FOODS AND TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOODEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA HAND WASHING AND UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE GARAGE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR/TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----PEELING PLASTIC AS A SEALANT ON METAL SHELVING IN UPPER KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.----METAL SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL W...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST INSTALL SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.---MISSING WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WINDOW WIT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY, GREASY PLASTIC HANGING FROM WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED, MISSING DAMAGED WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
2022-04-27 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK LOWER LEVEL. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MINERAL BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER/COCA-COLA UNIT.CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MOP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2020-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELF SERVE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
2020-06-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MASHED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 50F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 49.8F, FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER: 45.7F TO 46.7F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE . PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM AT TEMP OF 70.2F TO 71.1F. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK MUST MAINTAIN PROVIDED A MINIMAL OF 100F . INSTRUCTED TO USE SECOND WASHROOM. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELF SERVE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
2019-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA -SHARED EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION I...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: COOK LINE VERTICAL BROILER: 67.5F, 30LBS MARINATED BEEF, $180 AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. 67.8F, 5LBS MARINATED CHICKEN, $9.00 AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INFORMED MAN...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT IN REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS, IN ALL EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2018-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
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