GRAND PALACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ANOTHER STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS BY PULLING OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

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.