Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, 0ppm OF CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
16
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54
82
May 30, 2024
License
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND THE STORAGE CLOSET FLOOR AND WALL (LOCATED NEAR THE KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
49
95
Feb 25, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
70
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. MUST SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
38
90
Sep 10, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AT DOOR ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
32
95
Aug 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
95
Oct 29, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUST/DEBRIS.
34
95
Jul 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. RAW WOOD SURFACE BEHIND HANDSINK. PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
38
90
Dec 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
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.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR.
32
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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR,PREP AREAS,STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
34
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT,REAR & SIDE DOORS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB OVER SINKS & ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER.
40
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse.
Has Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse 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 Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants