Tavern at the Park
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2018
90
Score
Tavern at the Park has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 5, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tavern at the Park dates to Apr 5, 2018.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Tavern at the Park's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP WALK-COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND SLICER BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYER WITH MINOR GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGEATOR PREP COOLERS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield at rear kitchen ceiling light fixture. instructed to install.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with long beard not wearing beard restraints. instructed to wear.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers that had shelving with peeling paint/rust in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen food storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in 2nd floor kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Food storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bar counter area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area under cooler not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area(1st floor), shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler(1st floor), not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in walk in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A MEDIUM SIZED BOTTLE WASHING SCRUB BRUSH TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE LARGE TALL BLUE BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE HAND SINK ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING AND LEAK COMING FROM THIS AREA AT THE SOUTHWEST STAIRCASE OF THE RESTAURANT. AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN MUST REPLACE DUSTY/GRIMMY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE KITCHEN COOKING CANOPY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING DIPPER WELL NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ON THE MAIN COOKING LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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May 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
4 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS AND NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON BACK OF BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 30 IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 15 IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN BOTH PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE DISHMACHINE AND PREP AREA ON THE LOWER LEVEL.
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Oct 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
3 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING INSIDE A CRACK BEHIND WALLBASE TILES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CHEESE GRADER MACHINE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 CRACKS AND CREVICES AT KITCHEN WALLS.
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Jul 19, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Jul 12, 2011
Complaint
3 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. FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER KITCHEN'S PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT AT COOKS LINE TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS, ALSO WASTE WATER DEPOSITED UNDER PRODUCE WALKING COOLER FLOOR PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. OPENING AROUND PIPES AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Nov 12, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES DRINKS MUST BE LIDDED, MINIMIZE EMPLOYEES DRINKING ON THE COOK LINE.
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May 28, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tavern at the Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tavern at the Park on file is from Apr 5, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tavern at the Park?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tavern at the Park.
Has Tavern at the Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tavern at the Park have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tavern at the Park 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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