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PARK PACKING

1544 W 41ST ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PARK PACKING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2646166

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No valid certificate for service manager on site, while handling and selling TCS foods ( deli meat, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Hand wash sink at main prep area not maintained. water was turned off at hand sink where employees are slicing Ready-to eat food items ( Ham ). Instructed manager to maintain hand wash sinks with hot running water soap and paper towels at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No Chlorine test strips provided for washing and sanitizing at 3-comp sink. Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2586383

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528292

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO END SALE DATE ON 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WHOLE SALE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PROCESSING PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN PROCESSING AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320478

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2300743

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEAT AND FISH ON DISPLAY WITHOUT BEING PROTECTED FROM CONSUMERS. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF PACKAGING,COUNTER, SERVICE LINE, FOOD GUARDS, DISPLAY CASE, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLIES AROUND THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AND LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2150727

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2146210

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hand wash sinks not easily accessible. Observed that the front hand wash sink was completely blocked by an in-use meat slicer, and the rear hand sink was not easily accessible due to large barrel of raw meat in front of hand sink. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Operator relocated all equipment and food storage to different areas making hand sinks accessible. critical violation # 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods, eggs, stored directly above ready to eat foods, smoked sausage. Instructed must not store ready to eat foods below raw foods. Operator corrected during inspection. serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: observed aprox 80 rodent droppings on the 2nd floor dry storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2" gap along bottom of exterior front doors. Must make all doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry. serious violation: 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed garbage area not maintained. Observed trash debris on ground, overflowing receptacle, and lids open. The areas of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times with a tight fitting lid. serious violation 7-38-020

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must repair gaps along wall near handicap rail in customer toilet, and repair hole of empty electrical outlet on wall. Gaps and cracks must be tight sealed to prevent rodent entry.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955224

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED MEAT SAW,MEAT SLICER AND MEAT GRINDER ENCRUSTED WITH MEAT INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFTER EVERY USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT THE MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE WATER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1746224

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AT FAR REAR AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA OF REFRIGERATED BUILDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA WITHIN REFRIGERATED BUILDING BY BAN SAW AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1579010

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1546451

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A FEW LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP ROOM AND IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1326297

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK PACKING · 1544 W 41ST ST

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: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. SCOOP FOR GROUND BEEF MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT IN THE GROUND BEEF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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