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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Shelving unit underneath flat top grill, at room temperature 86.4f, 3lbs of grilled onions, at a value of $3.00 -Underneath prep table on shelving unit, at room temperature: 74.6f, 4lbs of Corned beef hash, stored inside # 10 can, at a value of $10.00 76.4f, 3lbs of chopped tomatoes, stored inside, plastic tub, at a value of $4.00 -Walk in cooler 61.3f, 49lbs of eggs at a value of $70.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 59lbs, at a total value of $87.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no soap at front cook line exposed hand sink, next to four burner stove. Informed manager that soap is required at all exposed hand sinks, at all times. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned salad dressing, thousand island, garlic, ranch, etc., in front service station, 3 door reach-in cooler, without proper dates and labels. Informed manager that once items are removed from bulk container a properly label and date must be provided. Construction manager to provide proper label and date. Must maintain at all times.

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: Observed fruit bowl stored inside shredded cheese and cooked rice, at front prep station and used as serving utensil. Informed manager that proper serving utensil must be used to serve and extract food items. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

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: Observed cardboard liner, used on shelving unit underneath flat-top Grill in rear flat top grill area and to go express window. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove an insured surface is smooth and 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard liner, used on shelving unit underneath flat-top Grill in rear flat top grill area and to go express window. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove an insured surface is smooth and 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.