Park Tavern Chicago
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Park Tavern Chicago stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Park Tavern Chicago's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SQUIRT BOTTLES AND THE SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD ITEM NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR ACROSS FROM THE HOST/HOSTESS COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE 1st FLOOR WIC TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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90
May 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2575273 ON 5/2/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN LARGE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILE TO MAKE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, SOUP) IS SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN NEW, VALID TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2184831 ON 7-19-18 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 STATES "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO NECCESARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (RIB EYE, SMOKED PORK,CHILLI, AND COOOKED BLACK BEANS) ALL WITH NO LABELS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ,AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN, 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER HOOD ALONG WALLS AND DIRECTLY BEHIND MIXING EQUIPMEMENT IN REAR PREP, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDER ASSORTED BULK SEASONINGS IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (HUMMUS, SALSA AND SALAD DRESSINGS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 19, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (LETTUCE AND TOMATOES) WHILE PREPARING A SANDWICH. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SANDWICH AND WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (HUMMUS) NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE BOTTLES OF WINE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER, LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. FLOORS DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEVERAL LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAKE THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2015
Complaint
2 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 18, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2015
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILIG TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER FROM THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRESSING ROOMS AND WASHROOM.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AT THE HOT LINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, WALK IN COOLERS. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBERSEVER THE LID MISSING ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET TANK AND THE HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASMENT EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FIFTY PERCENT OF THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE HAVE BEEN RESEALED, CONTINUE THE FLOOR REPAIRS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER HAS A 48f AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HUMMUS WAS FOUND AT 51f AND DRESSINGS AT 49f, CHEESES, READY TO EAT EGGS AND SALADS AT 45.8f AND CHICKEN AT 57.4f. $ 75.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40f OR BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE UPSTAIRS FREEZER IS FULL OF FROST, DEFROST THE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT HOT LINE ARE DIRTY AND BLACK, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER UNTIL THEY ARE A LIGHT COLOR OR RESEAL THEM UNTIL THEY APPEAR SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE EAST END OF THE KITCHEN IS MISSING TWO LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE THE SHIELDS.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOT LINE REACH IN COOLERS HAVE DIRTY INTERIORS AND DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS, REPAIR THE COOLERS AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY ALONG THE HOT LINE BASEBOARDS AND DRAINS. THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE CORRODED AND UNSANITARY; CLEAN AND REPAIR AND FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, THE ELECTRICAL BOX AND BACK SPLASH IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IS CORRODED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DISH SPRAYING SINK AND THE EAST COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE SINKS. THE COOKING HOOD IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park Tavern Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park Tavern Chicago on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park Tavern Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Park Tavern Chicago.
Has Park Tavern Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Park Tavern Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Park Tavern Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Park Tavern Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park Tavern Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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