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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE ON COUNTERTOP AT 103.1F, BOWL OF SAUSAGE ON SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE AT 102.1F AND ANOTHER BOWL ON COUNTERTOP IN FRONT OF STEAMTABLE AT 104.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON RACK IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH IS CAUSING SPLASHING/WATER ACCUMULATION ON UTENSILS FROM USE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO PAINT/REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS AT ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP COOLER WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR FLOW AND SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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: SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH SOILED CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPER GASKET SEAL AT 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (KEYS, CELL PHONE, ETC) ON MEAT SLICER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.

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: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (KEYS, CELL PHONE, ETC) ON MEAT SLICER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.

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.