JAN 7
2025
PASS · 0 violations
THE SILVER PALM RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
768 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
64
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562113 DATED 8/15/2023: #53 5-501.17 "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2562113 DATED 8/15/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 15
2022
PASS 7 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CABINET SHELVES INSIDE THE BAR AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REFINISH WOODEN SHELVING SO THAT SURFACES ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE MIDDLE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNCESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED INSIDE THE CABINETS INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND ATTACHED FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JAN 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A FOOT NOTE WITH A WARNING ON CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GRILL, COOKING BURNERS, FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, REACH IN FREEZERS, REACH IN COOLERS,INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS AND ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BROKEN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED SPILLS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN DRINK COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN ENTRY WAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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OCT 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD GLUE FROM THE GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND RESEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BEER AND LIQUID BUILDUP AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OCT 25
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 18
2016
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER AND ICE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 18
2015
PASS 1 violation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 11
2015
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR MUSSELS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AND $34.50 WORTH OF MUSSELS. SHELLFISH, INCLUDING OYSTERS, CLAMS AND MUSSELS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B2 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREAS.
NOV 6
2013
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap utensils set on table or provide when customers arrive at table.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
NOV 2
2011
PASS 9 violations
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 LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORED IN BASEMENT AREA
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 SPLASH GUARD AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BETWEEN COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, AT FRONT BAR AREA BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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 CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, TOPS, SIDE AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN THATS NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
JAN 28
2010
PASS 3 violations
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 REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO SHELVING AT REAR COOLER IS RUSTY MUST REPLACE.
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.WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.
JAN 11
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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