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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Grand Palace

225 W 26th St

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

May 12, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD UNDER BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN TOPS OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND WOK AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 26, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A ROUND SERVING TRAY STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING TRAY, SO THE SINK CAN BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE VERY BACK UNDERNEATH THE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS OF RAW MEAT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED: ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, REMOVE THE DEBRIS ON THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON A SHLEVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE THE ANIMAL BLOOD AND STAINS FROM THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

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