PARK 52.
5201 S HARPER · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 222012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. GROUT TILES ALONG WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
MAR 152012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H78169
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
APR 132011FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES,CALAMARI,SLICED TOMATOES,WHITE FISH,CRAB CAKES,SALMON,TURKEY DELI MEAT,UNSALTED BUTTER,LIQUID EGGS AND CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GREASE RECEPTACLE LID DRIPPING ONTO GROUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE LID AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS/DOOR SEALS AT PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ADJUST THE SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF ALL REVOLVING DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN TWO SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS COMPLETELY. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,GRILL AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARD AND FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOMS.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN LARGE SHARED STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND PROPERLY SHIELD.
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT TO ROOF ABOVE SMOKER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →