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GRAND PALACE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GRAND PALACE 225 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
March 16, 2010 Canvass License #1679405
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREA BY SIDE EXIT DOOR AT WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING, CLOTH, AND PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT DINING AREA, ALL SINKS, PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN,MULTI-USE UTENSIL RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING ROOM CARPET AND FLOOR MATS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS AND AROUND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS FROM CEILING AT PREP AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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