Moon Palace Restaurant
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Moon Palace Restaurant 17 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Moon Palace Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTICGROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Mar 27, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE DISHWASHING CHEMICALS, IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BOXES OF VEGETABLE OIL. ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE PIPES ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE METAL SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE BLACK SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE, IN THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, SURROUNDING THE ORANGE BINS STORED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PAIR OF TONGS STORED ON A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 29, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: THE WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE RUBBER GASKETS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH AND ICE MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Feb 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATE MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE AND WOK STATION) TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM BY THE SUB PUMP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 ABOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATE MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR OR REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN, ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS, ALONG WALL BEHIND FLOOR MIXER, ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES IN KITCHEN AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE AND WOK STATION) TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM BY THE SUB PUMP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 ABOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS IN KITCEHN AND FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND NEWSPAPERS BEING USED AS LINERS IN SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND RUSTY SHELVE WITH DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GRAIN/FLOUR BINS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER PREP COOLERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP WITH DEBRIS UNDER CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES BY LAUNDRY MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE LAUNDRY MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND A HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY DRYING LINERS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MANAGER MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING (BY STORAGE SHELVES AND BY TWO COMP SINK). CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE TWO BLACK BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE TOILET IN THE BASEMENT (EMPLOYEE USE ONLY); REPAIR LEAK FROM TOILET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
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: FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PIPE AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REUSING EMPTY TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIN CANS AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GLASS WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING IS USED AS MULTI USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT, PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT ON WALLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE. SOME GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT, PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNSANITARY WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE PANEL WHERE THE ICE IS MADE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES SERVED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE UNTIL UNIT IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON RUBBER GASKETS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, AROUND AND BEHIND STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT ON WALLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; REMOVE. SOME GREASE HANGING FROM THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT BY THE TWO COMP SINK. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SECTIONS AT THE SEAM SO THE WATER DOES NOT SEAP THROUGH.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIORS OF WASHER AND DRYER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES THROUGHOUT, KNOBS ON SINKS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(BASEMENT INCLUDED) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ON FIRST FLOOR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPLACE BROKEN MESH SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER SECTION OF WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR OPENING AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED(RUSTY) LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MIDDLE SECTION OF BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM FRONT SECTION OF BASEMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT) FROM ENTIRE BASEMENT, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Aug 1, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 54.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 25 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F, 20 POUNDS RAW SHRIMP AT 53.9, 20 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 54.7F, AND 30 POUNDS OF TOFU 55.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 95 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $500.00
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PRPOPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
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Jun 25, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 43.0F AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT 33.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AND FREEZER TEMPERATURE AT 0F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP UNDER FAN COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND SERVICE UNIT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO SMALL CHEST FREEZERS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN ARRIVED TO SERVICE UNITS. WALK-IN COOLER AT 38.5F AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RAW PORK WITH RICE WRAPPED IN LEAVES-(CHINESE TAMALES)AT 52.5F AND RAW PORK AT 49.8F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT LOCATED IN ABOVE SAID WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $75.00. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 20LBS OF RAW PORK AND 16 CHINESE TAMALES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT HAND WASH SINK WITH BEVERAGE PITCHER INSIDE SAID SINK ALSO NOTED HEAVY TEA STAINS INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEVERAGE PITCHER, USE HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISPOSE ANY LIQUIDS INSIDE HAND WASH SINK. ISSUED HAND WASHING SIGN TO POST AT SAID SINK. MANGER REMOVED BEVERAGE PITCHER AND CLEANED INTERIOR OF SINK TO REMOVE STAINS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO INVERT KNIVES IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS ON 1ST.FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE STOCK ITEMS, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP COUNTERS AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, PREP TABLES, GASKETS AT CHEST FREEZERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASMENT AND REAR 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE STAINS AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES, LARGE STONES, AND UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE EXCESS WEEDS/BRICKS AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moon Palace Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moon Palace Restaurant on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moon Palace Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Moon Palace Restaurant.
Has Moon Palace Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moon Palace Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moon Palace Restaurant 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 Moon Palace Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moon Palace Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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