Palm Restaurant
Last inspected: May 25, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Palm Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 25, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Palm Restaurant since May 25, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Palm Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 25, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD ( MEAT BALLS ) IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAR PLASTIC SMALL FOOD CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY, NO CLOTH IS ALLOWED FOR DRYING UTENSILS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES NOT INSULATED CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
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Apr 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH DIRTY DISH WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT OVERFLOWS FROM FLOOR DRAIN PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING UNDER STAIR CASE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas, in state of disrepair/replaced.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4, to 2 inch on bottom of revolving doors, also observed live fruit flies10+(gnats)in bar areas, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food manger with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing/ handling potentially hazardous(sauces, soups, lobster cakes, potatoes, fish, etc.. foods at time of inspection
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found/observed previous minor violation not corrected(not in compliance)( MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX HOLDER, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO AND AROUND THE BROILER AREA AS WELL AS UNDER THE 1COMP SPRAYER AREA AT DISH WASHER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES). from inspection report#1418996 dated 5/14/2015, and the compliance date was 8/14/2015, Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas, in state of disrepair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had food/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floor under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, prep counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitche areas, dish machine areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, and in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(dirt /excess grease removed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.
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May 14, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX HOLDER, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO AND AROUND THE BROILER AREA AS WELL AS UNDER THE 1COMP SPRAYER AREA AT DISH WASHER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND UNGLUED PVC AT THE CORNER OF THE WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE COFFEE STATION.PVC IS LOOSE MUST SEAL OPENING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK LOCETED IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BROKEN 1COMP SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE DISH WASHER ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ABOVE STATED COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN.AT INSPECTION TIME FOUND A WRENCH BEING USED AS A HANDLE.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR CENTER ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE HALLWAY WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES BY THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE LOWERLEVEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR HANDSINKS (THE SINK TO THE FURTHEST RIGHT) IN THE STAFF MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEBOARDS MISSING BY THE BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE. MUST INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN STAIRWELLS, DISHWASH AREA AND ABOVE 3-C0MARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 17, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROTECTION/SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WASHING SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING RACK.
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Jun 22, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FIRS AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage DUST BUILD UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROOVES NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED DRY WALL SECTION NOTED UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Restaurant on file is from May 25, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Palm Restaurant.
Has Palm Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palm 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.
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