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58
YOUR CALL

Dr. Mlk, Jr. Park and Family Entertainment Center

1219 W 76th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Mostly clean — 3 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-05
Pass Rate
43%
1 failure
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-05)
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-12-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SYRUP FROM THE SODA MACHINE UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE MACHINE SITS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A MISSING OUTLET COVER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTLET COVER ON WALL.

2022-03-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-02-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON LOWER CABINETS IN PREP AREAS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR/CARPET THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA(WATER AND SODA) AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 I...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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 7-3...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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 ISSU...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH RESIDUE ON THE WHITE INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH OUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-09-06 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 SANITATIO...

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

2011-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER IN CONCESSION AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

critical Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS AT BOTTOMS AND CENTERS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS & UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN STORE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION OR INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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