Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse

4604 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Apr 8, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Palace Hall Chicago/La Pulqueria/ Wings Firehouse ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Canvass

Nov 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVE NO PARTITION BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POUROUS PARTITION BETWEEN MOP AND HANDSINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE COMTAMINATION.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

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

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 12, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 30, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 2, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 30, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

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.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

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, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection