Edison Park Bowl
Last inspected: May 2, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Edison Park Bowl eight times, with records going back to 2013. On May 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 2, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Edison Park Bowl is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR OPPOSITE BOWLING ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND BARS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BAR COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER ICE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT TWO BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE IS DRAINING IN SINGLE FOOD SINK NEAR BUY. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH AIR GAP FOR DRAIN ORIGINATED FROM EQUIPMENT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM LADY'S WASHROOM
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout the bars, in the rear storage room, and in the hallway around the bowling alley. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling in the storage room. Instructed facility to remove, and repair, and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the storage room. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store six inches off floors and walls, and maintain.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN TWO OF THE FOUR WASHROOMS. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER FOUND AT 69.6F. WOMANS WASHROOM FOUND AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWL PIPES LEAKING (WASHROOMS BY NORTH WALL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG HALL WAY AND ROOM AT THE BACK OF THE PREMISES. ALSO FLOORS AT THE LOCKER ROOM.(2ND FLOOR)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE BATHROOMS BY THE SITTING AREA OF THE 2ND FLOOR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NOTED ASHTRAY INSIDE CABINET WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES. ALSO NOTED ASHES INSIDE LOCKER ROOM USED BY CUSTOMERS DURING BOWLING. THESE ARE AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. 1ST OFFENSE OF 2013 OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. INSTRUCTED TO THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AT ALL CITY BUSINESSES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-32-020(C)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edison Park Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edison Park Bowl on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edison Park Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Edison Park Bowl.
Has Edison Park Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edison Park Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edison Park Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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