Sarks in the Park
Last inspected: May 17, 2016
58
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sarks in the Park, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 17, 2016. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Sarks in the Park's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 17, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Sarks in the Park's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 17, 2016
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1770386 5/9/16 #22-STILL NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 3- COMP SINK.DEMONSTRATED TO MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP 3- COMP SINK AND MEASURE SANITIZER SOLUTION THAT IS NEEDED IN SANITIZER COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
14
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM AT COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS,STOVE,GRILL TABLE.OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,MOPSINK BASIN.ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT BEHIND COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE ,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND NEAR MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE,HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE AND 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
58
May 9, 2016
Routine
14 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 POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON CELL PHONE CAME INTO KITCHEN AND HANDLED FOOD CONTAINERS AND PUT FOOD ON GRILL AND THEN MADE TOAST WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME INTO ESTABLISHMENT FROM OUTSIDE AND SET AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WAS HANDLING SILVERWARE WRAPPING THEM IN A NAPKIN AND DIDN'T WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING SILVERWARE.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTIMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
6
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILETROOMS AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED ON SITE AT 10:00 A.M..MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
9
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZER SOLUTION P.P.M.AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
22
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF A TOXIC PESTICIDE ITEM USED IN FOOD PREP AREA BY EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN TOXIC PESTICIDE WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,AND REFRIGERATORS.MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
25
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM AT COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS,STOVE,GRILL TABLE.OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,MOPSINK BASIN.ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE ,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND NEAR MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE,HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE AND 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
50
Dec 29, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE GRIME FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT SHELVES AT THE 3-DR COOLER, AND 2 2DR LOW COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER AND AT SIDES OF THE GRILL/COOKING AREA. MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ICE MACHINE HAS A LEAKY PIPE CAUSING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. FOUND ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE MAKING A PUDDLE OF WATER AT FLOOR UNDER MACHINE.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
42
82
Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILLS WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO TOILET SEAT ON TOILET IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.ALL RISPPED TORN GASKETS ON TALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS MUST BE REPLACE AND MAINTAINED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE UNDER ALL GRILLS ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN THAT ARE DAMAGED OR IN DISREPAIR MUST BE REPLACED. ALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING AREA MUST BE RE3STORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BASE OF WALL AT MOP SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDLE ON 1/2 WASHBOWL SINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
45
78
Jul 28, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTIANING 40F OR LESS. REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 55.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT TAGGED CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 5LBS OF SHREADED POTATOES VALUED AT $5 FOUND AT 117F, 1LB OF CHORIZO VALUED AT $5 AT 66.5, 1LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $5 AT 66.2F, 6 EGGS VALUED AT $2 AT 70.0F, 1/2 LB OF HAM VALUED AT $3 AT 69.7F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
3
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES USED FOR CONSUMPTION OF FOOD PILED UP IN DIRTY MOP SINK USED TO DUMP MOP WATER AFTER WASHING FLOORS OF ESTABLSIHMENT INCLUDING BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY DISHES OF ANY KIND IN MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS TO BE USED FOR FILLING OF MOP BUCKETS AND DISPOSING OF MOP WATER ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
4
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199401 DATED 6/24/14 DUE BY 9/24/14 #35 MUST REPLACE. MISSING /DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG COOKS LINE STOVE AND AT MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN. #32 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE AS INSTALLATION FOR PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RISPPED TORN GASKETS ON TALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS MUST BE REPLACE AND MAINTAINED
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILLS WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET SEAT ON TOILET IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE UNDER ALL GRILLS ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN THAT ARE DAMAGED OR IN DISREPAIR MUST BE REPLACED. BASE OF WALL AT MOP SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDLE ON 1/2 WASHBOWL SINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
45
58
Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE AS INSTALLATION FOR PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE.MISSING /DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG COOKS LINE STOVE AND AT MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS ABOVE REAR BOX FREEZER AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN EGG COOLER.
40
78
Jun 17, 2014
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHORIZO IN PANS NEXT TO STOVE TOP AT 77.2F AND 86.1F. BOTH DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED COOK LEAVING FOOD PREP AREA, PUTTING FINGERS IN MOUTH THE RETURNING TO COOKS LINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, PUTTING ON RUBBER GLOVES AND START TO PREPARE FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED INSIDE UTILITY WASTE WATER MOP SINK ASSORTED DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS, A DOG BOWL WITH OLD DOG FOOD, A CLEANING SPONGE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO COOKS LINE AND USING RUBBER GLOVES AND THAT MOP SINK IS FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-6-13 NOT CORRECTED. #36-: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.#43- WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK BREAD CONTAINER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.PLASTIC INVERTED BUS PANS USED AS LEGS FOR SHELVING AND INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER USED AS THE SAME UNDER GAS STOVE ALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER, CLEANABLE, LEGS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE AS INSTALLATION FOR PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLEAN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IE:UNDER RAW ONIONS AND TO GO CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINKS. MUST CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.MISSING /DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG COOKS LINE STOVE AND AT MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS ABOVE REAR BOX FREEZER AND REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN EGG COOLER.
40
50
Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE REMOVED: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT REMOVED: THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP SINK. MISSING/TORN FLOOR/WALL COVING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM, HALLWAY AND THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE REPLACED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING WATER NOZZLE ON RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
40
74
Mar 15, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #169379 ON 3/7/12 NOT CORRECTED: 24/01 - OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REPAIRS SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE SINK. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DINING AREA UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER IS BACKING UP. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
14
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
24
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
35
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 THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN WATER HANDLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AT THE RIGHT HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 7, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BLUE CHEESE AT 45F, HAM AT 45F, TURKEY AT 44F, RAW SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 45F, STEAKS AT 44F, SALSA AT 43F, CUT WATERMELON AT 48F, PARMESAN CHEESE AT 45F, CARTONS OF EGG WHITES AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $135. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, BEANS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REPAIRS SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND AND AROUND THE CORNER OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
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. KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN PROPER CLEANABLE HOLDER ON COOKS LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. RIGHT WASHBOWL NOZZLE BROKEN IN LADIES WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarks in the Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarks in the Park on file is from May 17, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarks in the Park?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sarks in the Park.
Has Sarks in the Park's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sarks in the Park have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sarks in the Park means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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