The Silver Palm Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Dec 5, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 20, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sinks located in both bars. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2562113 dated 8/15/2023: #53 5-501.17 "observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2562113 dated 8/15/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

4. May 22, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. May 12, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Aug 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted missing drain hoses for the soda gun holders at the front bar. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cabinet shelves inside the bar area made of unsealed wood. Instructed to repaint or refinish wooden shelving so that surfaces are non-absorbent, smooth, and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no drain plugs for the middle bar three compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove all unncessary articles being stored inside the cabinets inside the kitchen area, and maintain premises free of items unrelated to the business operation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found dust build up on the floors, walls, and attached fixtures throughout the premises. Instructed to detail clean all said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting inside the ventilation hood in the kitchen. Instructed to replace all burned out light bulbs and provide adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Aug 4, 2021 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

8. Jan 21, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory on the menu for tcs foods that can be served raw or under cooked. Instructed to provide a consumer advisory and a foot note with a warning on consuming raw or undercooked foods and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 reach in coolers in the basement with broken seals. Instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the grill, cooking burners, fryers, meat slicer, reach in freezers, reach in coolers,inside hand washing sink and all metal shelving inside the coolers and on the bottom of prep tables rusted. Instructed to replace or repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved back flow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the rear prep area draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the floor in the rear dining area. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a broken cooler/cold hold unit in the basement. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood above the grill not working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 58 no allergen training. Must comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certifications on site for food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Aug 20, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Feb 1, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Aug 29, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-201.11.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-502.11.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted spills inside the front reach in drink cooler. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a slow drain at the rear exposed hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the floors in poor repair at the kitchen entry way. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training. Must comply with the new codes or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Aug 23, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

13. Oct 23, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove old glue from the gaskets around the deep freezer and reseal to provide a tight fitting seal and to prevent a physical contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed beer and liquid buildup around the gaskets of the beer cooler behind the bar. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed water buildup on the floor in the main kitchen that was not properly drained. Instructed to remove water buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the storage compartment in between the bar and the general seating area. Instructed to discard uneccessary items and re-organize items to allow routine cleaning to prevent pest harborage areas.

14. Oct 10, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. Oct 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor dirt debris along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor dirt debris along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration unit and freezers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

16. Oct 18, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the ice maker and ice panel of the interior of the ice machine located in the basement. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor dirt debris along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed food prep exposed handsink is slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration unit and freezers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

17. Oct 13, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Sep 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

19. Sep 11, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies behind the bar area. 10 live fruit flies were observed in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show food handler training. Must provide.

20. Sep 4, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

21. Jul 29, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shellfish tags in place for mussels stored in reach-in cooler in prep area and walk-in cooler in basement. Instructed manager to discard approximately 15 lbs and $34.50 worth of mussels. Shellfish, including oysters, clams and mussels shall be obtained from approved sources and shellfish tags maintained for 90 days. Critical violation 7-38-005b2 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and basement areas.

22. Jun 23, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

23. Nov 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap utensils set on table or provide when customers arrive at table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

24. Oct 31, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

25. Nov 2, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORED IN BASEMENT AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BETWEEN COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, AT FRONT BAR AREA BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, TOPS, SIDE AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must store employees belongings one designated area, nice and neatly

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN THATS NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN

26. Jan 28, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO SHELVING AT REAR COOLER IS RUSTY MUST REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.

27. Jan 11, 2010 Pass

    No Entry · Pass

    No violations