WHITE PALACE GRILL 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 DRAIN FLIES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ON THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA,AND ON BOXES IN THE DRY STORE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/16/2012. SERIOUS CITATION 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE KNIVES AS WELL AS PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIVE RACK.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER HAS RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELVES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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.