WHITE PALACE GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO LOWER THERMOSTAT INSIDE UNIT TO ACHIEVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW(CORRECTED, UNIT WENT DOWN TO AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F).REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT. AIR TEMP IN THE CENTER ROWS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES HAVE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.1F, ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF THE UNIT ARE HOLDING AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM THIS UNIT WHICH IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ARE AS FOLLOWS: COOKED WHITE RICE-45.1F, COOKED SPANISH RICE-44.6F, EGGS-47.1F, COOKED TURKEY BREAST-44.2F, COOKED TACO MEAT-49.1F, COOKED BEANS-47.3F, COOKED RIBS-44.5F, COOKED MEAT LOAF-44.1F, CHOPPED HAM-46.1F. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER: CUT TOMATOES-48.3, TACO MEAT-49.1F, CUT HAM-48.9F, COLE SLAW-49.3F, SOUR CREAM-50.1F. STEAK-51.2F, SAUSAGES-49.8F( FOUND IN COLD DRAWERS UNDERNEATH GRILL WHICH WERE NOT BEING CLOSED PROPERLY, THE OTHER FOUR DRAWERS THAT WERE BEING CLOSED WERE AT ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE OF 37.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHUT DRAWERS AFTER OPENING. ALL PRODUCTS(89LB) FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(VALUED AT $185) DISCARDED. ALL COOKED ITEMS LISTED WERE FOUND STORED IN DEEP LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS DATED 8-30-15 OR WRAPPED TIGHT IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND TO LOOSELY COVER ALL FOODS WHEN BEING COOLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT).

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: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR.

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: SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, COOLER DRAWERS,COOKING STOVE), EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, AND THE METAL PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE(RUST BUILD-UP AROUND DOOR FRAME).

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 FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATED EQUIPMENT). CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAIN STRAINERS AND FROM FLOOR DRAINS IF PRESENT.

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 SPILLS, DIRT, AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEANS DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND I COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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 IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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.