CEDAR PALACE

Address: 655 W ARMITAGE AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60614, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 9, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Cooler: baba ganoush at 51f & 47.3f, feta cheese at 47 Code 22
• ● Cooler at 49.4f Code 22
• ● Noted cooked stuffed grape leaves on stove top being held hot at 131f Code 21

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-04-09 00:00:00 (Canvass) 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A BUCKET OF WATER BEING HELD INSIDE THE SINK AND BUCKET
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2024-05-10 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
• Pass — 2023-06-06 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: LOWER LEVEL PREP HAND SINK SOAP AND MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND RELOCATED TO BE CL
• Pass — 2022-04-27 00:00:00 () 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CON
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-06-24 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A
• Fail — 2020-06-11 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-05-02 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA -SHARED EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOM
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-07-30 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOY
• Out of Business — 2017-05-12 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2016-10-06 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN LOWER LEVEL. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS,
• Fail — 2016-09-29 00:00:00 () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734676 3/23/16 NOT CORRECTED#30- MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED CESSERTS FOR SALE.#32-MUST RE
• Pass — 2016-03-23 00:00:00 () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL INDIVIDUALLY REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPER
• Pass — 2015-04-14 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES ON OF PREP TABLES WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TABLES TO BE SMOOT
• Fail — 2015-04-07 00:00:00 () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434777 NOT CORRECTED #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON FIRST FLOOR WITH HOT AND COLD
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2014-04-11 00:00:00 () 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING ALL AROUND THE RIM
• Pass — 2013-02-27 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR,
• Pass — 2012-03-16 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl
• Pass — 2011-03-30 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep

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