SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PALACE HALL CHICAGO/LA PULQUERIA/ WINGS FIREHOUSE.

EAT. 87/100

4604 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed with conditions

Passed all 14 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, 0ppm OF CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND THE STORAGE CLOSET FLOOR AND WALL (LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND THE STORAGE CLOSET FLOOR AND WALL (LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

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FEB 25
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. MUST SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

SEP 10
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AT DOOR ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

AUG 1
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUST/DEBRIS.

JUL 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND HANDSINK. PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

DEC 17
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR,PREP AREAS,STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT,REAR & SIDE DOORS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB OVER SINKS & ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER.

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