Park 52
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2012
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Score
Park 52 has been inspected five times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 22, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Park 52 since Mar 22, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Park 52 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. GROUT TILES ALONG WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H78169
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Apr 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES,CALAMARI,SLICED TOMATOES,WHITE FISH,CRAB CAKES,SALMON,TURKEY DELI MEAT,UNSALTED BUTTER,LIQUID EGGS AND CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GREASE RECEPTACLE LID DRIPPING ONTO GROUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE LID AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS/DOOR SEALS AT PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ADJUST THE SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF ALL REVOLVING DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN TWO SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS COMPLETELY. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,GRILL AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARD AND FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN LARGE SHARED STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND PROPERLY SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT TO ROOF ABOVE SMOKER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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Apr 7, 2011
License
No violations found.
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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 Mar 22, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park 52?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Park 52.
Has Park 52's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Park 52 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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