Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro

1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Catering
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 10, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro is from Aug 10, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, ON WALK IN COOLER FREEZER UNIT, NOT DISPLAYING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE MUST DISPLAY TEMPERATURE THAT IS EASY READABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE DISPLAY IS EASILY READABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MAIN BAR HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN BAR HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE SAID HAND SINK SERVICED AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH MINIMUM 100F FOR HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO OR NEXT TO REST ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS ARE NECESSARY FOR THEIR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 LBS OF PARTIALLY FROZEN BEEF BARBACOA AND 25LBS OF BEEF BRISKET STORED IN POOLED WATER, INSIDE STEAM TABLE WELL, AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST THAWED USING APPROVED METHOD OF THAWING TCS FOOD AS OUTLINED IN THE FOOD RULES & REGULATIONS SUCH AS: IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS; UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW.; IN A MICROWAVE ONLY WHEN PART OF CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS AND FINISHED IN CONVENTION COOKING FACILITIES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE FRONT WEST SIDE BAR AREA. ALSO HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. AT THE KITCHEN TRAILER COOKING AREA FOUND COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DRY AND MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE COLD-HOLD UNIT. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACING MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLD UNIT.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EAT FOOD FROM A BIN WITH THEIR BARE HAND THEN HANDLE AND DELIVER FOOD TO CUSTOMERS WITH OUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EATING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING THEM (EXAMPLE: AFTER EATING, HANDLING CHEMICALS, USING THE RESTROOM, ETC.) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, GUACAMOLE, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER 0N THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jul 30, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLERS. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IMPROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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May 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT WAIT STAFF STATION (WITH SPLASH GUARDS). Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.
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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: PREMISES' EXTERIOR( UPPER & LOWER WALLS) & ANY OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED/COVERED (NO GAPS BETWEEN THE WOODEN SLATS)-TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SLIDING SCREENS ON SERVING WINDOWS (NORTH SIDE)MUST BE INSTALLED FOR PEST PREVENTION. 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING LEAK INSIDE THE BY THE SOUTH PREP TABLE-MUST ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE HOOKED-UP ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINKS, WHEN NOT IN USE, OR REPLACE WITH A REGULAR FAUCET THAT SWINGS TO ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. THE 1ST BATHROON FAUCET MUST BE UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE & THE 2ND BATHROOM FAUCET WATER MUST STAY RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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May 19, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro on file is from Aug 10, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro.

Has Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Park Foodservice, L.L.C. — Oak Street Beachtro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.