Chicago · Official inspection records

PARK TAVERN

1645 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PARK TAVERN on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641745

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184831

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (LETTUCE AND TOMATOES) WHILE PREPARING A SANDWICH. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SANDWICH AND WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (HUMMUS) NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE BOTTLES OF WINE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER BLADE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989756

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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: INTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER, LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. FLOORS DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEVERAL LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751849

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAKE THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1445338

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1445333

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1445274

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522800

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILIG TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER FROM THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRESSING ROOMS AND WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324988

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AT THE HOT LINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, WALK IN COOLERS. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBERSEVER THE LID MISSING ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET TANK AND THE HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASMENT EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343499

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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: FIFTY PERCENT OF THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE HAVE BEEN RESEALED, CONTINUE THE FLOOR REPAIRS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343439

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER HAS A 48f AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HUMMUS WAS FOUND AT 51f AND DRESSINGS AT 49f, CHEESES, READY TO EAT EGGS AND SALADS AT 45.8f AND CHICKEN AT 57.4f. $ 75.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40f OR BELOW.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE UPSTAIRS FREEZER IS FULL OF FROST, DEFROST THE UNIT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT HOT LINE ARE DIRTY AND BLACK, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER UNTIL THEY ARE A LIGHT COLOR OR RESEAL THEM UNTIL THEY APPEAR SANITARY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE EAST END OF THE KITCHEN IS MISSING TWO LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE THE SHIELDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279306

Location recorded for this inspection · PARK TAVERN · 1645 W JACKSON BLVD

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: THE HOT LINE REACH IN COOLERS HAVE DIRTY INTERIORS AND DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS, REPAIR THE COOLERS AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY ALONG THE HOT LINE BASEBOARDS AND DRAINS. THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE CORRODED AND UNSANITARY; CLEAN AND REPAIR AND FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, THE ELECTRICAL BOX AND BACK SPLASH IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IS CORRODED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DISH SPRAYING SINK AND THE EAST COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE SINKS. THE COOKING HOOD IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE HOOD.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • SAL'S ON TAP1645 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • SAL'S ON TAP1645 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • SAL'S ON TAP1645 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • HOTEL CHICAGO1622 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE1634 W VAN BUREN ST · Chicago, IL 60612Children's Services Facility · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • Au Bon Pain1700 W Van Buren ST · Chicago, IL 60612Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 36240.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →