MAY 25
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALM RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
323 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 25, 2018 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES NOT INSULATED CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
APR 122017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 292016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVER FOR CENTER ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE HALLWAY WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND BASEBOARDS MISSING BY THE BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE. MUST INSTALL.
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 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
JUN 152010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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