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ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT

1240 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631696

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP/DUMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (MEAT SKEWERS) STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER AREA AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTD TO COVER AND INVERT OR Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when a CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE POTS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND FAUCETS OF HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315807

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ( LENTIL SOUP, CHOPPED TOMATOES, MARINATED BEEF, AND HOUSE HUMMUS AND DRESSINGS ARE PREPARED TO BE SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND-SINKS LOCATED IN 1ST OR SECOND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. NOTED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION @OPPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SERVICED DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA, MARINATED BEEF,HOUSE SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP NEAR WALK IN COOLERS, 1ST/ AND 2ND FLOOR BARS, STORAGE AREAS IN FACILITY, AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO TEST STRIP KITS AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING STRIPS AS WELL AS QUAT STRIPS FOR ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FRYING EQUIPMENT AND ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN PLUMBING FEATURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REMOVE BROKEN GLASSES, TRASH ON FLOORS IN ALL PRIVATE ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER ALL VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145376

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; RICE, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR MISSING CAULKING AROUND SINK ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED MIRRORS ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN MICROWAVES, CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND SODA NOZZLES & CADDY'S AT ALL BARS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS IN ALL PRIVATE ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE LOWER CORNER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR, IN PRIVATE ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN, DUE TO CONSTRUCTION TAKING PLACE IN SAID AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078498

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072082

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR AREAS, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981385

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR AREAS, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE, BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, AND HOLE IN WALL BY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERT., ON SITE MUST PROVIDE,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751987

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SECTIONS OF FLOOR CAUSING DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR AT MAIN BAR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOOSE, CRACKED TILES AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751573

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE SMALL FLIES (APPROX 15) IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FLYING AND ON WET SOILED CLOTHS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SECTIONS OF FLOOR CAUSING DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR AT MAIN BAR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOOSE, CRACKED TILES AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1653218

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596294

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES (BAR AND PREP AREA) CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. UNITS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND DISHMACHINE AND WALL. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559331

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559220

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, IN WASHROOMS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE REAR EAST EXIT DOORS AND THE REAR WEST EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547115

Location recorded for this inspection · ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT · 1240 W RANDOLPH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN THE LARGE BAR AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER AT HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WHEN THE WATER IS USED IN THE SINK BASIN. DUE TO IMPROPER DRAINAGE UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITHOUT WASTE WATER FILLING THE SINK. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, IN WASHROOMS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE REAR EAST EXIT DOORS AND THE REAR WEST EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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