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DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

1219 W 76TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628088

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SYRUP FROM THE SODA MACHINE UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE MACHINE SITS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING OUTLET COVER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTLET COVER ON WALL.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2552551

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549678

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 47.8F WITHOUT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS OF APPX. 200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN LOWER FOOD STORAGE & PAPER GOODS CABINETS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF FOOD CANS,INSIDE A ROLL OF SARAN WRAP AND BOX OF FOIL,ON ALL LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ,INSIDE AND ON TOP OF PANS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR ,UNDER AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE,REAR HALLWAYS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND ADDITION ROOMS ON PREMISES,NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 2- DEAD MICE INSIDE A PLASTIC STORAGE BIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15- OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/10/22.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE GARBAGE DOORS,NORTH AND SOUTH SKATING DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON LOWER CABINETS IN PREP AREAS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3RD HAND SINK IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID ON DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR/CARPET THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA(WATER AND SODA) AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2547168

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546517

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2355751

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE AND POST THE ORIGINAL IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES SIGN ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS) FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/2" GAP IN THE MIDDLE UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS BY MAKING THE DOORS TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH RESIDUE ON THE WHITE INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WATER AT THE FAUCET IN THE FAMILY TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH OUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953836

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1947089

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AND CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEFT KNOB LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. IMSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072682

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158465

Location recorded for this inspection · DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER · 1219 W 76TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER IN CONCESSION AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORE ROOMS THROUGHOUT REAR AND IN KITCHEN'S STORE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN ALL REAR STORE ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS AT BOTTOMS AND CENTERS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS & UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN STORE ROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION OR INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1277987.

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