Alhambra Palace Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 35 inspections at Alhambra Palace Restaurant stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 18 times across the record.
Alhambra Palace Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP/DUMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (MEAT SKEWERS) STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTD TO COVER AND INVERT OR Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when a CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE POTS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND FAUCETS OF HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MOROCCO ROOM BAR.
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE COOKS LINE IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, DRAIN, AND WALL UNDERNEATH THE 1ST DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR EVENT SPACE (MERRAKESH) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GARBAGE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT/SINKS AND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EVENT SPACE (MERRAKESH) BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/27/22 REPORT #2547037 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE A LID ON THE TRASH CAN IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. VIOLATION #56 (6-304.11) OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL BATHROOMS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE SODA GUNS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR CLOSEST TO THE 1ST FLOOR ENTRANCE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 27, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11-OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL BATHROOMS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Jan 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 89.4F BY FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 73.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN OFFICE BATHROOM, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM BY PERFORMING STAGE (1ST FLOOR) AT 62.3F AND 60.1F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOUND AT 70.0F, 67.6F, 65.5F BY PERFORMING STAGE 1ST FLOOR IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 68.9F, 70.2F, 69.4F AND 72.5F IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM 2ND FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM (2ND FLOOR) FOUND AT 68.6F, 65.5F, 66.9F. PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN ENTRANCE BAR SANITIZING AT 00 PPM. UPON INSPECTION, SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER WAS EMPTY. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE MUST BE SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REFILLED SANITIZER CONTAINER ON SITE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 10/18/2019, REPORT #2316110. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT SPRAYER HOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE WITH A LARGE HOLE ABOVE MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL BATHROOMS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA, MARINATED BEEF,HOUSE SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED. SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. NOTED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION @OPPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SERVICED DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP NEAR WALK IN COOLERS, 1ST/ AND 2ND FLOOR BARS, STORAGE AREAS IN FACILITY, AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIP KITS AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING STRIPS AS WELL AS QUAT STRIPS FOR ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ( LENTIL SOUP, CHOPPED TOMATOES, MARINATED BEEF, AND HOUSE HUMMUS AND DRESSINGS ARE PREPARED TO BE SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND-SINKS LOCATED IN 1ST OR SECOND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA, MARINATED BEEF,HOUSE SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FRYING EQUIPMENT AND ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PLUMBING FEATURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REMOVE BROKEN GLASSES, TRASH ON FLOORS IN ALL PRIVATE ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER ALL VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; RICE, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR MISSING CAULKING AROUND SINK ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED MIRRORS ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN MICROWAVES, CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND SODA NOZZLES & CADDY'S AT ALL BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS IN ALL PRIVATE ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE LOWER CORNER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR, IN PRIVATE ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN, DUE TO CONSTRUCTION TAKING PLACE IN SAID AREA.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR AREAS, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR AREAS, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE, BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, AND HOLE IN WALL BY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERT., ON SITE MUST PROVIDE,
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Apr 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SECTIONS OF FLOOR CAUSING DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR AT MAIN BAR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE, CRACKED TILES AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Apr 7, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE SMALL FLIES (APPROX 15) IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FLYING AND ON WET SOILED CLOTHS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SECTIONS OF FLOOR CAUSING DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR AT MAIN BAR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE, CRACKED TILES AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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74
Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES (BAR AND PREP AREA) CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. UNITS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND DISHMACHINE AND WALL. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 17, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, IN WASHROOMS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE REAR EAST EXIT DOORS AND THE REAR WEST EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN THE LARGE BAR AREAS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER AT HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WHEN THE WATER IS USED IN THE SINK BASIN. DUE TO IMPROPER DRAINAGE UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITHOUT WASTE WATER FILLING THE SINK. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, IN WASHROOMS AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE REAR EAST EXIT DOORS AND THE REAR WEST EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DUMP SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN CABINETS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WORN FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS, IN PREP AREAS, IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. NOTED A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE/RAIN WATER DRAINING FROM AN OPEN PIPE IN A KITHCEN PILLAR ONTO THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE RIGHT FAUCET)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SMALL 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS USED DURING PRIVATE PARTIES. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS(POT, PANS, DISHES)AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The bar drains are dirty clean the bar drains and the soda dispenser holders of smallflies.
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Apr 15, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DIRTY WALLS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BACKSPLASHES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN SAID WALLS TO CONTROL ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 11, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DIRTY WALLS UNDER THE DISH ROOM BACKSPLASHES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN SAID WALLS TO CONTROL ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY EAST VIP BAR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 29, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The dry drains in the 2nd floor washrooms (2nd door nearest the bar) are emiting a foul odor and need to be filled with water or repaired per plumbing code.
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Oct 21, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. The kitchen staff is cooking and preparing meats and stuffed meat items and the certified manager did not arrive in the restaurant until 45 minutes had passed.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Per report # 277095 dated July 6, 2010 the following violations were found again and include, The interior panels and sender arm of the 1st floor ice machine have an slimey unsanitary buildup which needs to be removed from the machine or the unsanitary parts replaced to reduce possible contamination.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The damaged and unsanitary pottery plates in the kitchen must be removed and or replaced with sanitary plates.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 walk-in cooler floors and racks.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. The dry drains in the 2nd floor washrooms (2nd door nearest the bar) are emiting a foul odor and need to be filled with water or repaired per plumbing code.
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Jul 6, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panels of ice machines at 1si & 2nd floors need cleaning, including the fan guards of coolers & some bar sinks, interior of one fryer- due to debris dust or stains.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors around equipment in the bars must be cleaned from corner to corner.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must fix or replace a leaky faucet at 3-comp sink across the dishmachine.
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May 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior panels of ice machines at 1si & 2nd floors need cleaning, including the fan guards of coolers & some bar sinks, interior of one fryer- due to debris dust or stains.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around equipment in the bars, under a wait staff room by first floor bathrooms, under stairs beyond the kitchen used for dry storage area need cleaning & all stock/items must be elevated off the floor.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 fix or replace a leaky faucet at 3-comp sink across the dishmachine.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any old equipment, clutter or unnecessary articles in various storage rooms at both floors must be removed or better organized, to eliminate pest harborage areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alhambra Palace Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alhambra Palace Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alhambra Palace Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Alhambra Palace Restaurant.
Has Alhambra Palace Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alhambra Palace Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alhambra Palace Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alhambra Palace Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alhambra Palace Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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