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STONY'S PALACE CAFE

8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for STONY'S PALACE CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369672

Location recorded for this inspection · STONY'S PALACE CAFE · 8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 10/21/2019 EXAM DATE DURING RE-INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING SUPPLIES LISTED. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE COFFEE AREA LOCATED ALONG SIDE OF PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH PREP HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED POT/PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 NOTED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PERSONS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296359

Location recorded for this inspection · STONY'S PALACE CAFE · 8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL STOVE NEX TO DEEP FRYERS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD MUST REMOVE IF STOVE CANNOT FIT UNDER HOOD.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296340

Location recorded for this inspection · STONY'S PALACE CAFE · 8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE COOKED RICE-46F,COOKED GROUND BEEF-49F,COOKED CHICKEN BREAST-45F,BOILED EGG-45F,EGG/MILK MIX-46F APPROX 10LBS OF FOOD/COST APPROX $30.OO WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS(32,35,38,41 FROM LAST REPORT DATED-10/05/12-#1285741.MUST COMPLETE BY NEXT INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING STORAGE CABINET DOOR IN PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL. SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BRICK DINING ROOM WALL NOT SEALED.MUST SEAL WALLS.SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF COFFEE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL. SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL STOVE NEX TO DEEP FRYERS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD MUST REMOVE IF STOVE CANNOT FIT UNDER HOOD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE HARBORAGE OF ARTICLES IN REAR YARD OF PREMISES,(DEEP FREEZER,POTS,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN REAR AREA. SEE VIOLATION #29

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285741

Location recorded for this inspection · STONY'S PALACE CAFE · 8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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: OBSERVED MISSING CABINET STORAGE DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE IN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE OLD OLD FOIL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS/HOLES IN BRICKWALLS OF DINING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/HOLES. ALSO, OBSERVED BRICK DINING ROOM WALL NOT SEALED, MUST SEAL. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTAL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE HARBORAGE OF ARTICLES IN REAR YARD OF PREMISED (UNUSED DEEP FREEZER, BREAD TRAYS,ETC). ALSO EXCESSIVE LEAVES AND OTHER ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285670

Location recorded for this inspection · STONY'S PALACE CAFE · 8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS/GNATS(9) BY PREP HAND SINK, WASHROOM AND MOP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPAIR SPRAYER TO ADEQUTELY REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMP. SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CABINET STORAGE DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWEL DEVICE BY HAND SINK LOCATED BY DEEP FRYER. MUST INSTALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE IN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE OLD TIN FOIL

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS/HOLES IN BRICKS/WALLS OF PREMISES.MUST SEAL.ALSO OBSERVED BRICKS IN DINING ROOM NOT SEALED.MUST SEAL ALL BRICKS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON WASTE WATERLINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE HARBORAGE OF ARTICLES IN REAR YARD OF PREMISES(UNUSED DEEP FREEZER, BREAD TRAYS, ETC. ALSO EXCESSIVE LEAVES AND OTHER ARTICLES.) MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2189423.

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