Palm Restaurant

August 29, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: Found/observed front entrance revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4, to 2 inch on bottom of revolving doors, also observed live fruit flies10+(gnats)in bar areas, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Found no certified food manger with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing/ handling potentially hazardous(sauces, soups, lobster cakes, potatoes, fish, etc.. foods at time of inspection
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found/observed previous minor violation not corrected(not in compliance)( MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX HOLDER, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO AND AROUND THE BROILER AREA AS WELL AS UNDER THE 1COMP SPRAYER AREA AT DISH WASHER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES). from inspection report#1418996 dated 5/14/2015, and the compliance date was 8/14/2015, Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas, in state of disrepair/replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had food/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floor under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, prep counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitche areas, dish machine areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, and in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(dirt /excess grease removed.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 14, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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