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Alhambra Palace Restaurant

April 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: 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.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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