The Silver Palm Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at The Silver Palm Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On Jan 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Silver Palm Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2562113 DATED 8/15/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562113 DATED 8/15/2023: #53 5-501.17 "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNCESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED INSIDE THE CABINETS INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND ATTACHED FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CABINET SHELVES INSIDE THE BAR AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REFINISH WOODEN SHELVING SO THAT SURFACES ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE MIDDLE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A FOOT NOTE WITH A WARNING ON CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL, COOKING BURNERS, FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, REACH IN FREEZERS, REACH IN COOLERS,INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS AND ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN DRINK COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN ENTRY WAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD GLUE FROM THE GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND RESEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER AND LIQUID BUILDUP AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. 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 MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER AND ICE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. 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 MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR MUSSELS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AND $34.50 WORTH OF MUSSELS. SHELLFISH, INCLUDING OYSTERS, CLAMS AND MUSSELS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B2 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap utensils set on table or provide when customers arrive at table.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORED IN BASEMENT AREA
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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 SPLASH GUARD AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BETWEEN COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, AT FRONT BAR AREA BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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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 CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, TOPS, SIDE AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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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 PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN THATS NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
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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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jan 28, 2010
Routine
3 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.MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO SHELVING AT REAR COOLER IS RUSTY MUST REPLACE.
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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.WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.
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Jan 11, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Silver Palm Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Silver Palm Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Silver Palm Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Silver Palm Restaurant.
Has The Silver Palm Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Silver Palm Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Silver 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.
How often is The Silver Palm Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Silver Palm Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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