PALACE GRILL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED RTE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKS THAT IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF-LIFE OR CONSUME-BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING PIECE ON TOP OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR AND ON CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO. REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: IMPROPERLY STORING CUPS AT CUP DISPENSER, STORING ABOVE THE RIM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO PROPERLY STORED,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER FRONT COOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE FRONT PREP AREA, AND CEILING AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE REAR COOKING AREA, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL LIGHT ISSUES,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN LADIES BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET NOT STAYING ON LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 51.1F. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ALSO PLACED ON UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: HAMBURGERS-55.1F, BEEF-55.1F, SAUSAGE LINKS-49.5F, CUT TOMATOES-49.1F, DICED HAM-49.5F, ROAST BEEF-47.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 43LB VALUED AT $150 DISCARDED.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES AFTER CYCLE COMPLETED. OBSERVED NO PRODUCT GOING THROUGH THE LINE WHEN BLED. CONTAINER VOLUME EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FRONT COUNTER.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

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 FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS LEAK UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE MACHINE.

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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dishmachine and surrounding area from top to bottom.

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. Clean the floors under the cooking equipment,front counter and shelves from corner to corner.

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. The walk in cooler has some dirty buildup along the seams of the ceiling, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler ceiling. Replace the tile above the gyros machine.

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. The racks and shelving in the walk-in cooler are dirty and need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Sanitize the lite buildup inside the ice machine.

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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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. Replace the missing tile near the grill area. Clean and repaint the rear kitchen ceiling.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.