ALHAMBRA PALACE RESTAURANT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN CABINETS IN PREP AREA AND ALL BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS ON THE 1st FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN REAR PREP AREA.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 5 MUSSELS IN COOLER WITHOUT LEGIBLE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION TAGS OR LABELS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 5 MUSSELS WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF 10.00 DOLLARS. MUST PROVIDE LEGIBLE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION TAGS OR LABELS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS FOR AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. DO NOT USE UNTIL CDPH REMOVES TAG. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS(POT, PANS, DISHES)AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS BOTH BARS ANS IN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Over 25 small flies were found in the bar area and dirty dish area at this time. The east emergency exit has a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom door. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage and repair the pest strip on the bottom of the door. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY VEGETABLE COOLER FANS AND RACKS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean the dirty ice machine interior and doors.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The bar drains are dirty clean the bar drains and the soda dispenser holders of smallflies.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DIRTY WALLS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BACKSPLASHES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN SAID WALLS TO CONTROL ROACH HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VIP SERVICE BARS HAVE NO PLUMBING AND OPEN BOTTLES OF JUICES AND CANS OF MIXERS ARE IN THE BAR, INSTALL ADEQUATE PLUMBING AND EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD AND DRINK IS PREPARED AND SERVED. REMOVE THE DISCONNECTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLR SERVICE BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DIRTY WALLS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BACKSPLASHES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN SAID WALLS TO CONTROL ROACH HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VIP SERVICE BARS HAVE NO PLUMBING AND OPEN BOTTLES OF JUICES AND CANS OF MIXERS ARE IN THE BAR, INSTALL ADEQUATE PLUMBING AND EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD AND DRINK IS PREPARED AND SERVED. REMOVE THE DISCONNECTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLR SERVICE BAR.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE MAIN DISHMACHINE, 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR DISHMACHINES HAVE NO SANITIZING RINSE, ALLTHREE DISHMACHINES ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL ADEQUATE SANITIZER HAS BEEN RESTORED TO THE MACHINES AND ARE REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 0 PPM CHLORINE DETECTED IN ALL 3 CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING MACHINES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. OVER 30 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE BARS AND DISH/MOP AREA. TWO LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND NUMBEROUS DEAD ROACHES WERE UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATERS. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF ANY PEST ACTIVITY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DIRTY WALLS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BACKSPLASHES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN SAID WALLS TO CONTROL ROACH HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VIP SERVICE BARS HAVE NO PLUMBING AND OPEN BOTTLES OF JUICES AND CANS OF MIXERS ARE IN THE BAR, INSTALL ADEQUATE PLUMBING AND EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD AND DRINK IS PREPARED AND SERVED. REMOVE THE DISCONNECTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLR SERVICE BAR.