Park Place Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Aug 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee's washrooms located in the basement. Must provide covered waste receptacle and maintain,

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Aug 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the prep cooler cutting board in the "safari sandwich" prep station in poor repair with deep, blackened grooves. Must replace or resurface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted interior of the ice machines upper ice shoot patched/repaired with plumbers putty. Must replace. All interior ice contact surfaces must be a smooth, food grade and cleanable material.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Tabletop can opener noted with excessive rust and encrusted food debris. Must remove rust and clean after each use.-----all four plastic ice shoots on the ice dispensing soda systems in the dining room noted dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Broken/missing hot/cold handle on the far right washbowl in the ladies customer washroom.----hole in the same washbowl basin and far left washbowl basin hole repaired with plumbers putty. Must replace all.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not store soiled mops, in-use mop buckets and other assorted cleaning tools outdoors in the basement stairwell.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in the storage room where to go food containers are stored.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Dec 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Aug 12, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. May 18, 2018 Pass

   Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods (cookies, popcorn, chicharones, etc) on display shelves without labels. Must label packages with food name, ingredients and source

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: : faucet neck at three compartment sink not maintained said faucet is slopped inside the compartment sinks,in other to bring faucet neck from one compartment to the other need to raise faucet neck,repair cause. Lower level kitchen/catering prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Need to clean debris and grease from inside deep fryers,ist floor prep area / gorilla grill.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sinks must be installed at following area: at other end of main kitchen/catering area at lower level, at three compartment sink across walk-in #29 and by the three compartment sink at long hallway across from ice machines. Exposed hand sinks must be installed under city plumbing code,also soap and paper towels/hand drying device must be provided at said mentioned sinks.

7. May 10, 2018 Conditional

   Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Found reach-in cooler #20 at first floor prep/serving area at air temp of 51.7f to 52f. Potentially hazardous food stored inside the mentioned unit: various kind of pizza, cheese, cooked pasta, meatballs etc. Cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below. Tagged unit "held for inspection", do not use. Critical violation:7-38-005(a).

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature stored inside the reach-in cooler #20: gyro meat at temp of 51.2f; ravioli cheese at temp of 51.8f; mozzarella cheese at temp of 48.2f; pesto mayo at temp of 46.5f to 52.6f; various kind of whole pizza:4 cheese pizza at temp of 55.6f; 4 sausage/cheese pizza at temp of 52.5f to 55f; 8 pepperoni cheese pizza at temp 52.6f to 55f; chicken sandwiches at temp of 47.7f; two bags os alfredo sauce at temp of 48.7f; two bags of shredded cheese at temp of 48.6f; two bags of marinara sauce at temp of 47.7f to 48f. Meat balls at temp of 58f; cheese slice at temp of 52f; chicken at temp of 54.2f. Food was discarded by the manager.also found cooked black rice on shelf in the kitchen at temp of 67.6f to 69.5f. Pounds 55, value 500. Hot food must maintain temp of 140f and above cold food 40f and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

     Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed employee with gloved hands leaving prep area in and out the storage room by pushing door, touching dirty knife from three compartment sink than without hand washing continued to prep food on her station. Observed male employee with gloved hands after handling food wiped his hands at corner of apron and without removing gloves grabbed hamburger bun, burger and served to customer. No hand washing, nor removal of gloves. Information given on hand washing and glove procedure. Manager corrected employees. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods (cookies, popcorn, chicharones, etc) on display shelves without labels. Must label packages with food name, ingredients and source.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at three compartment sink not maintained said faucet is slopped inside the compartment sinks,in other to bring faucet neck from one compartment to the other need to raise faucet neck,repair cause. Lower level kitchen/catering prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Need to clean debris and grease from inside deep fryers,ist floor prep area / gorilla grill

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sinks must be installed at following area: at other end of main kitchen/catering area at lower level, at three compartment sink across walk-in #29 and by the three compartment sink at long hallway across from ice machines. Exposed hand sinks must be installed under city plumbing code,also soap and paper towels/hand drying device must be provided at said mentioned sinks

8. Feb 28, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed contact surfaces on prep tables in the basement not clean, water and food debris present. Meat slicer in prep area not clean. Also, ice accumulation on pipes inside the walk in freezer. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas, food debris present; kitchen, walk in cooler, and dry storage rooms in basement, 1st floor grill and salad prep areas and under heavy equipment in said areas. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall in dry storage room not clean, excessive dirt present. Also, hood and filters in the grill prep area on the 1st floor, have grease accumulation. Adjust threshold's at garden doors in the dining room. Instructed to detail clean, repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the basement prep and 1st floor prep areas, with unknown debris present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

9. Jun 30, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for staff.observed no hot running water at hand sink in between mexican and italian grill on serving line while potentially hazardous foods are being handled and served.hot running water has been restored at hand sink during inspection.must maintain at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid in poor repair frame bent in upright postion and grease on exterior of grease container.must repair lid to be tight fitting.lid has been repaired at this time and grease removed from grease container.(serious 7-38-020)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Must remove loose caulking at hood of cooking equipment.must clean light shields in basement main kitchen prep area and in 1st fl. Rear area.must repair or replace damaged wall bases in prep areas on 1st fl. Serving line.must adjust threshold at rear garbage door.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for hot holding units on serving line.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

10. May 29, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil covering grill. Instructed to remove tin foil on grill and keep grill smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream cooler unclean. Clean and maintain interior of ice cream cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed small dripping under 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain.

11. Aug 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace the missing faucet handle for the center sink in the men's customer washroom.

12. Jul 16, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing wall tiles in ladies customer washroom. Must replace/repair.

13. Jun 10, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAR PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS/DISPENSERS AT CUSTOMER SELF-SERVE SODA STATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RIGHT SIDE ICE BIN STORAGE BIN MUST CLEAN. BASEMENT TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH RUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE CREAM PREP STATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE REMOVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT BASEMENT MOP SINK. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD AND IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ON EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO PIZZA PREP STATION, MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE IN LADIES EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR.