What is The Silver Palm Restaurant's health inspection score?

The Silver Palm Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Silver Palm Restaurant last inspected?

The Silver Palm Restaurant was last inspected on January 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Silver Palm Restaurant have?

The Silver Palm Restaurant has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Silver Palm Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, The Silver Palm Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Silver Palm Restaurant serve?

The Silver Palm Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Silver Palm Restaurant

Name: The Silver Palm Restaurant
Address: 768 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 86

768 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/7/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

768 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Aug

May 2023

2 inspections

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE MIDDLE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND ATTACHED FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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