Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

Cedar Palace

655 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Mostly clean — 3 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-22
Pass Rate
38%
1 failure
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-22
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-05-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Documentation & Training

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...

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A VISILE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

2023-06-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

serious Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR/TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY, GREASY PLASTIC HANGING FROM WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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.

serious Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Sanitation

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE

minor Documentation & Training

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
critical Other

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.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Other

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.

serious Food Temperature

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

minor Food Temperature

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

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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.

serious Food Temperature

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)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

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...

serious Food Temperature

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...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Documentation & Training

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

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

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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