Chicago
44
BEAT

Palace Grill

1408 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
15 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-29
Pass Rate
71%
3 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-11-29)
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2022, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 62 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 62×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2023-11-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-11-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-10-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL READING AT 00 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED DICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CORN BEEF HASH FOUND AT 48.3F, SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 53.5F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 60.3F AT FRONT COOK LINE. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE AREA ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENT...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/21/2022, REPORT #2553178. #56-- 4-202.18-OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLE...

2022-03-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLANE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18-OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CHOPPED LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT ITEMS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND UTILIZE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (CUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES)....

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUHGOUT FACILITY WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION....

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH BEING USED TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING BOARD AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLANE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE DUMSPTER AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TILE AROUND FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MISSING OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/15/2021, REPORT #2545611. #55-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAI...

2021-12-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON RIM OF ICE MACHHINE. MUST REMOVED OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREV...

2021-12-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA. FOUND EGGS @ 45F-48.1F IN A PAN WITH ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA; SAUSAGE @ 46F-48.1F IN WALK IN COOLER; AND SAUSAGE @ 67.1F IN FRONT PREP COOOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL T...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE REMINDERS i*) AND ALSO FOOTNOTES FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. MUST CORRECT MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON RIM OF ICE MACHHINE. MUST REMOVED OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PR...

2020-08-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WORN); INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HAND SINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2020-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR KIT: FACE MASK, GLOVES AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND UNDERNEATH GRILL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HAND SINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIO #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 16, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ...

2019-01-16 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED RTE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKS THAT IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF-LIFE OR CONSUME-BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING PIECE ON TOP OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-01-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR AND ON CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO. REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2017-01-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPERLY STORING CUPS AT CUP DISPENSER, STORING ABOVE THE RIM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO PROPERLY STORED,

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER FRONT COOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE FRONT PREP AREA, AND CEILING AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE REAR COOKING AREA, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL LIGHT ISSUES,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN LADIES BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET NOT STAYING ON LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,

2016-04-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2015-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

: ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES BE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2015-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 51.1F. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ALSO PLACED ON UNIT. CRI...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

HAMBURGERS-55.1F, BEEF-55.1F, SAUSAGE LINKS-49.5F, CUT TOMATOES-49.1F, DICED HAM-49.5F, ROAST BEEF-47.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOL...

critical Food Temperature

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

DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES AFTER CYCLE COMPLETED. OBSERVED NO PRODUCT GOING THROUGH THE LINE WHEN BLED. CONTAINER VOLUME EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATIO...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES B...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-09-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-01-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FRONT COUNTER.

2012-01-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE MACHINE.

2011-01-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dishmachine and surrounding area from top to bottom.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors under the cooking equipment,front counter and shelves from corner to corner.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The walk in cooler has some dirty buildup along the seams of the ceiling, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler ceiling. Replace the tile above the gyros machine.

2010-09-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The racks and shelving in the walk-in cooler are dirty and need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Sanitize the lit...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Replace the missing tile near the grill area. Clean and repaint the rear kitchen ceiling.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

100
Al'S Italian Beef Inc
100
Afc Sushi @ Jewel Osco #4500
50
Girl & the Goat
68
M2 Cafe
22
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