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PARK HOUSE LTD

2320 S LAWNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Long Term Care

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PARK HOUSE LTD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174455

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HOUSE LTD · 2320 S LAWNDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN AND/OR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZER AND MILK COOLER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THREE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK; USING TOWELS TO HOLD WATER.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547492

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HOUSE LTD · 2320 S LAWNDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2- DOOR COOLER GASKETS WORN,MISSING HANDLE ON SAME COOLER,EXTERIOR TRIM ON ANOTHER 2- DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP & LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINET SHELF.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,STEAM TABLE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM,COFFEE ROOM MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOCKER ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BOILER ROOM,UTILITY ROOM,OXYGEN TANK ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR & KEEP DRY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,BOILER ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE ON LEDGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,ACTIVITY & SMOKE ROOM,HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM,DAMAGED WALL IN ACTIVITY & SMOKE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA & END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT MEN'S HAND SINK FAUCET LOOSE,MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON 1ST FL. MOPSINK,1- COMP SINK IN 1ST. NURSES STATION SLOW DRAINING,ACTIVITY ROOM MOP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 1ST NURSES STATION MEDICINE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILER ROOM,MAINTENANCE OFFICE,LAUNDRY STORAGE,FURNANCE ROOM,MEDICAL SUPPLY STORAGE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547490

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HOUSE LTD · 2320 S LAWNDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A RODENT INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 200 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS PREP AREA UNDER DISH MACHINE,BEHIND PREP TABLE,IN COFFEE STORAGE CABINET,MOTOR OF MILK COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR & LEDGE,BOILER ROOM,MAINTENANCE OFFICE ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS,ACTIVITY ROOM STORAGE DRAWER,FISH TANK CABINET,ACTIVITY OFFICE,PAPER & CHEMICAL STORAGE ADJACENT TO LUNCH ROOM & FISH TANK CABINET IN LUNCH ROOM.ALSO DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR & BAGS OF POISON IN BOILER ROOM,ALSO EVIDENCE OF 6-8 LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN MEDICAL SUPPLY ROOM.DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN BOILER ROOM,1ST FL. REAR DOOR,LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON,DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/11.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2- DOOR COOLER GASKETS WORN,MISSING HANDLE ON SAME COOLER,EXTERIOR TRIM ON ANOTHER 2- DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP & LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE CABINET SHELF.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,STEAM TABLE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCH ROOM,COFFEE ROOM MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOCKER ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BOILER ROOM,UTILITY ROOM,OXYGEN TANK ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR & KEEP DRY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,BOILER ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE ON LEDGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM,ACTIVITY & SMOKE ROOM,HOLE IN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM,DAMAGED WALL IN ACTIVITY & SMOKE ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,LUNCH ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA & END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT MEN'S HAND SINK FAUCET LOOSE,MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON 1ST FL. MOPSINK,1- COMP SINK IN 1ST. NURSES STATION SLOW DRAINING,ACTIVITY ROOM MOP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 1ST NURSES STATION MEDICINE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOILER ROOM,MAINTENANCE OFFICE,LAUNDRY STORAGE,FURNANCE ROOM,MEDICAL SUPPLY STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176915

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK HOUSE LTD · 2320 S LAWNDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINKS IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repai MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT; KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS, AND BOILER ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE PEELING INSULATION FROM PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, REPAIR WALLS INSIDE PUMP ROOM AND CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REPAIR BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER FIRST 3PART SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BOILER ROOM AND CLOSETS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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