Palace Hall Chicago

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 16, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, 0ppm OF CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed receptacles in women's toilet room without lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. May 12, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 2, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

4. Apr 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsinks in men's and women's restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open holes in the floor in the bar area near the warewashing machine and the storage closet floor and wall (located near the kitchen). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsinks in men's and women's restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open holes in the floor in the bar area near the warewashing machine and the storage closet floor and wall (located near the kitchen). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 8, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Apr 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 17, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Jul 29, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation in freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

10. Jun 30, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jan 29, 2020 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Feb 25, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. Feb 8, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Oct 18, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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 procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink where 3-compartment sink and dishmachine located. Instd to provide in same area with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at handsinks for food handlers. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

15. Oct 4, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Sep 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

17. Sep 20, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Aug 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold plate and drain lines in contact with consumable ice behind the bar. Must separate the cold plate and drain lines from consumable ice.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The middle 3 compartment sink behind the bar is slow draining. Must repair so that the sink drains properly.

19. Aug 15, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

20. Sep 10, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of walk-in freezer at door ice build-up. Remove excessive ice.

21. Sep 2, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

22. Aug 1, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several ceiling tiles water damaged rear prep area, instructed to replace.

23. Jul 25, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

24. Oct 29, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in corners need detailed cleaning, dust/debris.

25. Aug 16, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

26. Jul 28, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine needs detailed cleaning. Raw wood surface behind handsink. Paint/seal same with non toxic paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide mechanical ventilation in employee toilet room.

27. Dec 17, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • 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 SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR.

    • 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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR,PREP AREAS,STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT,REAR & SIDE DOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB OVER SINKS & ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

    • 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 THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER.