Milo's Palace

Chicago Health Dept

2639-2641 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2017.

Last inspected Nov 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2017

Inspection history

NOV 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED SERVING AND DINNER WARE ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING AND DINNER WARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO SPLASH GUARDS AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINKS,NO STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (BARS), MISSING HANDLE AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR, MISSING FILTER, DIRT AND GREASE AT THE HOOD OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, NEW FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MUST REPAIR ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING.

AUG 25

2017

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED CLOGGED DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR BY KITCHEN BACKING-UP ONTO FLOOR, ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK WHEN WATER IS OPENED AND RELEASED FROM ONE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR BY THE KITCHEN, NO SOAP AT THE FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN... INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME IN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPLACE TUBES AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY THE HEATING TANK AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.ALSO NOTED OPENING AT THE SIDE DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4" AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED SERVING AND DINNER WARE ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING AND DINNER WARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED GYRO SPLIT OUTSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PLACE IT INSIDE THE HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE STOVES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNFINISHED CEILING IN UTENSIL WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO SPLASH GUARDS AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINKS,NO STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (DISH WASHING AND BARS), MISSING HEAD AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR,LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAKING U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME, SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME, MISSING FILTER, DIRT AND GREASE AT THE HOOD OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKAGES AND NEW FAUCET HEAD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MUST UPGRADE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBINGS.

AUG 15

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen areas by ice machine, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall that had peeling paint/holes by prep table shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced

AUG 7

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some foods not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen areas by ice machine, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall that had peeling paint/holes by prep table shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced.

JAN 21

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build , needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in bathrooms thst had broken wall tiles, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

above had no proof for food handlers, mgmt was advised to have and provide proof of food handlers for next routine inspection.

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AUG 11

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 4 LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, LENTILS, SUGAR AND SALT NOT LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP OF THE LOWER SHELF AT THE TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST REPAINT SHELVING AT SAME ABOVE STATED AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES (EAST SIDE BAR AND WEST SIDE BAR IN THE DINING ROOM AREA).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE REAR MOP SINK.

OCT 4

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around exposed hand sink in front bar area in state of disrepair. shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

OCT 15

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).

OCT 9

2012

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED(0 PPM),DISH MACHINE PRESENTELY NOT IN USE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.WE(OWNER AND I )OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBE,INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE STOVE (OVER 10); EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: ON TOP THE PIPE BESIDE THE DISH MACHINE, ON FLOOR UNDER THE AUDIO EQUIPMENTS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAGE, IN DINING ROOM; BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA BY THE STAGE ON WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER.(OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WASTE LINE FROM POP GUN DISPENSERS BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE PROPERLY RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM EXPRESSO COFFFE MACHINE INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NEED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

RE-SEAL OPENED FLOOR IN DISH ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT INSTALLED AT EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DISH ROOM AND BAR AREAS).

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE MAIN BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6" FROM FLOOR.

JUL 3

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Remains to be corrected by 10/2/12.

JUL 2

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL THE DOORS OF THE TWO WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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