SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DR. MLK, JR. PARK AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1219 W 76TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2025 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 4
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2022
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

MINORFood 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)

CRITICALPest 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 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)

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

DEC 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
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 ISSUED

MINOROther
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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

SEP 6
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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 SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 22
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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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