Park 52
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2011
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Score
Park 52 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Park 52's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 8, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Park 52's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES. MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 400-425 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND DROPPINGS LOCATED ON SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA,ON SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR,UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE MEZZANINE,BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE,IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA,SODA LINE AND MUSIC STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA,IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM ADJACCENT TO PREP AREA,UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN MOP SINK CLOSET,IN DRESSING ROOMS,ON SHELVES AND ON FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS,IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP OF LARGE STIRRING SPOON AND WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AND IN LARGE SHARED STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA ALONG SOUTH AND NORTH WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF FRONT REVOLVING DOORS AND SOUTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED LARGE PILE OF DIRT USED AS NESTING MATERIAL IN LARGE SHARED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. FOUND SEVERAL LARGE OPENINGS IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPATCLE LID CAUSING IT NOT TO BE PROPERLY RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LID. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN SODA LINE AND MUSIC STORAGE ROOM WHERE MISSING AND REPAIR BASEBOARDS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO FILL OPENINGS UNDER BASEBOARD IN LOCKER ROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINES,UNDER COOKLINE,UNDER SINKS,IN LOCKER ROOMS,UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES,IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,MICE DROPPINGS AND STANDING WATER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOORS IN LARGE SHARED STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS OVER HOOD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND VENTILATION HOOD AND AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS IN DRESSING ROOMS. ALSO REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DRESSING ROOMS AND ON INTERIOR OF DRESSING ROOMS. ONCE ALL REPAIRS MADE, PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED. MUST PAINT CEILINGS IN MOP SINK ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS FOR LIGHTS OVER BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN LOCKER/DRESSING ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER SMOKER IN BASEMENT OR PROOF THAT VENTILATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM LARGE SHARED STORAGE SPACE AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park 52 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park 52 on file is from Apr 8, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Park 52's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Park 52 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Park 52 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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