PALM RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

323 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 25

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOOD ( MEAT BALLS ) IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAR PLASTIC SMALL FOOD CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY, NO CLOTH IS ALLOWED FOR DRYING UTENSILS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES NOT INSULATED CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

APR 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2017

FAIL 4 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

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH DIRTY DISH WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT OVERFLOWS FROM FLOOR DRAIN PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN CEILING UNDER STAIR CASE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas, in state of disrepair/replaced.

AUG 29

2016

FAIL 9 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

Found/observed front entrance revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4, to 2 inch on bottom of revolving doors, also observed live fruit flies10+(gnats)in bar areas, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no certified food manger with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing/ handling potentially hazardous(sauces, soups, lobster cakes, potatoes, fish, etc.. foods at time of inspection

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found/observed previous minor violation not corrected(not in compliance)( MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX HOLDER, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO AND AROUND THE BROILER AREA AS WELL AS UNDER THE 1COMP SPRAYER AREA AT DISH WASHER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES). from inspection report#1418996 dated 5/14/2015, and the compliance date was 8/14/2015, Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas, in state of disrepair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had food/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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/dirt debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floor under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, prep counter areas 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 that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitche areas, dish machine areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, and in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(dirt /excess grease removed.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.

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MAY 14

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX HOLDER, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO AND AROUND THE BROILER AREA AS WELL AS UNDER THE 1COMP SPRAYER AREA AT DISH WASHER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND UNGLUED PVC AT THE CORNER OF THE WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE COFFEE STATION.PVC IS LOOSE MUST SEAL OPENING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK LOCETED IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BROKEN 1COMP SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE DISH WASHER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ABOVE STATED COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN.AT INSPECTION TIME FOUND A WRENCH BEING USED AS A HANDLE.

FEB 10

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVER FOR CENTER ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE HALLWAY WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 20

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES BY THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE LOWERLEVEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR HANDSINKS (THE SINK TO THE FURTHEST RIGHT) IN THE STAFF MEN'S RESTROOM.

NOV 5

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BASEBOARDS MISSING BY THE BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN STAIRWELLS, DISHWASH AREA AND ABOVE 3-C0MARTMENT SINK.

DEC 17

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO PROTECTION/SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WASHING SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING RACK.

JUN 22

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION

JUN 15

2010

FAIL 5 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FIRS AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. GROOVES NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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. PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED DRY WALL SECTION NOTED UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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