SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAVERN AT THE PARK.

EAT. 82/100

130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 5, 2018 · passed

11 of 15 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP WALK-COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND SLICER BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYER WITH MINOR GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGEATOR PREP COOLERS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.

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

Missing light shield at rear kitchen ceiling light fixture. instructed to install.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

food handlers with long beard not wearing beard restraints. instructed to wear.

APR 1
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers that had shelving with peeling paint/rust in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen food storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in 2nd floor kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Food storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bar counter area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area under cooler not clean, need cleaning(corners).

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

Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area(1st floor), shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler(1st floor), not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in walk in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

OCT 28
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE A MEDIUM SIZED BOTTLE WASHING SCRUB BRUSH TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE LARGE TALL BLUE BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING WATER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE HAND SINK ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING AND LEAK COMING FROM THIS AREA AT THE SOUTHWEST STAIRCASE OF THE RESTAURANT. AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN MUST REPLACE DUSTY/GRIMMY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE KITCHEN COOKING CANOPY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING DIPPER WELL NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ON THE MAIN COOKING LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

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MAY 6
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS AND NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON BACK OF BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 30
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 30 IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 15 IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN BOTH PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE DISHMACHINE AND PREP AREA ON THE LOWER LEVEL.

OCT 2
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 25
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING INSIDE A CRACK BEHIND WALLBASE TILES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

CHEESE GRADER MACHINE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT KITCHEN WALLS.

JUL 19
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
JUL 12
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER KITCHEN'S PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT AT COOKS LINE TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS, ALSO WASTE WATER DEPOSITED UNDER PRODUCE WALKING COOLER FLOOR PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. OPENING AROUND PIPES AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

NOV 12
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES DRINKS MUST BE LIDDED, MINIMIZE EMPLOYEES DRINKING ON THE COOK LINE.

MAY 28
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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