The Park Grill
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2021
100
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at The Park Grill, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The Park Grill's record stops at Oct 7, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Park Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 150F WATER TEMP FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, FOUND BLACK SLIME AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER INTERIOR PANNEL AND AROUND THE CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER STARTED THE CLEANING PROCESS.
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING SURFACES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS AND WITH OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITHCEN PREP AREA NEAR 4-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE TO HOT WATER NOZZLE ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING LIGHT UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB FOR THE 4-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM SCOOP AT ICE CREAM STATION STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIED FOR FOOD SERVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HOT HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 LBS OF SAUSAGE HELD IN A STEAM TABLE THAT IS NOT TURNED ON AT 72.4F INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK FOR OUTSIDE KITCHEN/ BAR. WATER TEMP AT 74F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 F WATER TEMP AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE HOT DOG/ ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORE FACING UP IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIED FOR FOOD SERVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM SCOOP AT ICE CREAM STATION STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
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Dec 11, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER ALL OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPING UNDER AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND DO NOT KEEP REAR DOCK DOOR OPENED, ALL ENTRANCES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE MUST REMAINED CLOSED AND MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER ALL OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 6LBS OF TURKEY LEGS AT 83.2-85.6F IN A TOP LOADING COOLER AT THE PLAZA KITCHEN, 4LBS OF CRAB CAKES AT 46.6F INSIDE OF A 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, 2 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 54.8F ON THE PREP TABLE OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 1LB OF DICED CHICKEN AT 64.7F INSIDE OF A 1 DOOR COOLER INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A PREP TABLE AND NO HAND SOAP NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP STATION AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AS WELL AS PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BINS NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR BROKEN AND FALLING OFF OF THE HINGES OF A 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, dish machine counter areas, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in coolers not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided).
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods no meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler and reach in cooler at time of canvass inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows: salmon at 57.4F, crab cakes ranging from 43.6F to 47.5F, black bean burgers at 47.5.2F, turkey burgers at 45.2F in walk in cooler at time of inspection, also found potentially hazardous foods cooked pork at 72.7F in reach in cooler, mgmt. discarded food items at once. Citation issued 7-38-005(A) critical violation. walk in cooler air temp was at 38.7F, and reach in cooler air temperatures at 40.9F.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no hot running water under city pressure at exposed hand sink in the outside kitchen/prep area at time of canvass inspection, citation issued 7-38-030, critical violation.
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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: Found observed rodent dropping (40 )in bsmt storage areas, and in rear kitchen area outside storage rooms(20 ), also found observe front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had had gaps on middle, and bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gaps Citation issued,7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food item in walk in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, dish machine counter areas, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, 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(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, rodent droppings removed, and floors sanitized.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in coolers not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 19, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP/WAITRESS AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND 1 ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ARE WITH NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND AT THE EXTERIOR BAR NEAR A BUCKET WHERE THE BEER TAPPERS DRAIN INTO. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL MOISTURE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN LIDS MISSING AT BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Sep 8, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS ON OUTSIDE BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED ROUGH WOOD PANELS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT ACCURATE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING SHIELDS FOR DISH ROOM LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 12, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE COFFEE/SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL MISSING A PLUG, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 8, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: SPOILED FOOD FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOUND 3 LARGE CONTAINERS (60 LBS)OF LOBSTER AND LAMB STOCK WITH FOUL SPOILED ODORS AND MOLD FLOATING ON SURFACE, CONTAINERS DATED 4-10, 4-18. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE SPOILED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL LINE AT 52.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 8-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: 8 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 50.6F, 1 LB HEAVY CREAM AT 53.5F, 3 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 54.6F, AND 4 LBS OF BEEF AT 51.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $ 100.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BAGS OF DRY FOOD ARE LEFT OPEN IN DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE COFFEE/SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL MISSING A PLUG, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 13, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE PASTRY KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT BAR AREA IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 1, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE PASTRY KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT MENS AND LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOMS AND AT STAFF RESTROOMS IN THE REAR AREA BY DRY STORAGE. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM.(BSMT) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASES IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTROOM.(BSMT)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT BAR AREA IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE CAGE IN REAR BY BAKERY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MAIN KITCHEN 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 ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE CAFE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN DUMPSTER AREA, INSIDE OF STORAGE CAGES AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BY MOPSINK AND CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS NOTED AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP AT FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER AT CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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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. FAUCET AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT FAUCET PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. FOOD HANDLER AT ICE CREAM STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRIANT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Park Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Park Grill on file is from Oct 7, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Park Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at The Park Grill.
Has The Park Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Park Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Park Grill 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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