Palace Grill
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
95
Score
Across the available record, Palace Grill has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 29, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Palace Grill dates to Nov 29, 2023.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Nov 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CORN BEEF HASH FOUND AT 48.3F, SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 53.5F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 48.3F, RAW BURGERS FOUND AT 51.2F, RAW STEAK FOUND AT 54.1F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 47.3F, TUNA FOUND AT 49.3F, SLICED WHITE CHEESE FOUND AT 52.5F AND SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 45.9F. FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 60.3F AT FRONT COOK LINE. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL READING AT 00 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE AREA ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/21/2022, REPORT #2553178. #56-- 4-202.18-OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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50
Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLANE OR REPLACE.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 14, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CHOPPED LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT ITEMS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND UTILIZE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (CUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES). LETTUCE WAS ALREADY CUT, WASHED AND RINSED. 7-38-010. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
9
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE DUMSPTER AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/15/2021, REPORT #2545611. #55-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUHGOUT FACILITY WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH BEING USED TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING BOARD AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLANE OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILE AROUND FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MISSING OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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41
Dec 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RIM OF ICE MACHHINE. MUST REMOVED OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
55
90
Dec 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA. FOUND EGGS @ 45F-48.1F IN A PAN WITH ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA; SAUSAGE @ 46F-48.1F IN WALK IN COOLER; AND SAUSAGE @ 67.1F IN FRONT PREP COOOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN REFRIGERATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE REMINDERS i*) AND ALSO FOOTNOTES FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. MUST CORRECT MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RIM OF ICE MACHHINE. MUST REMOVED OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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64
Aug 4, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HAND SINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WORN); INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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82
Feb 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 16, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR KIT: FACE MASK, GLOVES AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND UNDERNEATH GRILL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HAND SINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RTE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKS THAT IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF-LIFE OR CONSUME-BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ONLY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING PIECE ON TOP OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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55
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR AND ON CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO. REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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82
Jan 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: IMPROPERLY STORING CUPS AT CUP DISPENSER, STORING ABOVE THE RIM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO PROPERLY STORED,
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER FRONT COOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE FRONT PREP AREA, AND CEILING AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE REAR COOKING AREA, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL LIGHT ISSUES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN LADIES BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET NOT STAYING ON LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,
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70
Apr 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND CRACKED WALL/CEILING TILES ABOVE GYROS MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sep 1, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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70
Aug 19, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 51.1F. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ALSO PLACED ON UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: HAMBURGERS-55.1F, BEEF-55.1F, SAUSAGE LINKS-49.5F, CUT TOMATOES-49.1F, DICED HAM-49.5F, ROAST BEEF-47.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 43LB VALUED AT $150 DISCARDED.
3
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES AFTER CYCLE COMPLETED. OBSERVED NO PRODUCT GOING THROUGH THE LINE WHEN BLED. CONTAINER VOLUME EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED/HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SPLASH GAURD AT MOP SINK IN REAR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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61
Sep 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST 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: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FRONT COUNTER.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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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 FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS LEAK UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 dishmachine and surrounding area from top to bottom.
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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. Clean the floors under the cooking equipment,front counter and shelves from corner to corner.
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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. The walk in cooler has some dirty buildup along the seams of the ceiling, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler ceiling. Replace the tile above the gyros machine.
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Sep 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. The racks and shelving in the walk-in cooler are dirty and need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Sanitize the lite buildup inside the 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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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. Replace the missing tile near the grill area. Clean and repaint the rear kitchen ceiling.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace Grill on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace Grill?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Palace Grill.
Has Palace Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palace Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palace Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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