Cedar Palace
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
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Score
Cedar Palace has been inspected eight times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cedar Palace is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPEARTE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISILE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN METAL SURFACES OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED DRY FOODS AND TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA HAND WASHING AND UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE GARAGE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR/TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER SHELVING OF PREP TABLE IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----PEELING PLASTIC AS A SEALANT ON METAL SHELVING IN UPPER KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.----METAL SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR PREP SHELVING, INTERIOR COOLER LINING OR SPLASH GUARD AT CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED, MISSING DAMAGED WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY, GREASY PLASTIC HANGING FROM WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.---MISSING WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WINDOW WITH GREASE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE WINDOW. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LOWER LEVEL PREP HAND SINK SOAP AND MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND RELOCATED TO BE CLOSER TO THE HAND SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CARS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE VEHICLE OF REMOVE ALL FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK LOWER LEVEL. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER/COCA-COLA UNIT.CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, REPAIR ISSUE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELF SERVE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM AT TEMP OF 70.2F TO 71.1F. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK MUST MAINTAIN PROVIDED A MINIMAL OF 100F . INSTRUCTED TO USE SECOND WASHROOM. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER: 45.7F TO 46.7F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE . PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MASHED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 50F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 49.8F, FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELF SERVE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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May 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: COOK LINE VERTICAL BROILER: 67.5F, 30LBS MARINATED BEEF, $180 AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. 67.8F, 5LBS MARINATED CHICKEN, $9.00 AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $189.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA -SHARED EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT IN REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS, IN ALL EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 30, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cedar Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cedar Palace on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cedar Palace?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cedar Palace.
Has Cedar Palace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cedar Palace have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cedar Palace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cedar Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cedar Palace is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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