GRAND PALACE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44F-45F. INSTRUCTED TO CALL REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON TO SERVICE UNIT, WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, DEEP FRYERS STOVE,(ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT), ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(INCLUDING FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY BY WASHROOMS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS(CORNERS). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, UNCLEAN LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL TOP SECTION OF DOORWAY ABOVE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR, MUST BE INSECT-PROOF.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.