Pass

Park Market Foods

3949 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Grocery Store ZIP 60613 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026

Park Market Foods was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 18, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must provide a food handler training certificate.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sink with hot/cold running water, soap and paper towels at the three compartment sink dish washing area for hand washing purposes only. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged roast beef and cheddar cheese sandwiches for sale in the display cooler from an unknown, unapproved source. Management could not provide an invoice or a business address for the sandwiches. Must provide an invoice for foods from approved licensed facilities. Sandwiches voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged roast beef and cheddar cheese sandwiches for sale in the display cooler not properly labeled with the business name, address and list of ingredients. Must provide proper labeling for all prepackaged foods.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged roast beef and cheddar cheese sandwiches without proper allergen labeling. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk sugar container at the coffee prep station must be labeled with the product name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on the premises with all required pest control documentation. Must have a licensed pest co. Service establishment and provide a pest control log book. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout establishment must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as shelving or a means of elevation for stored items. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

      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: Interior of the produce cooler with excessive rust. Must remove all rust.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site for testing sanitizing solution at the three compartment sink while washing, rinsing and sanitizing coffee pots. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the establishment.----extremely dirty, coffee stained garbage can at the coffee prep station.----dirty shelving under bagged chip storage in grocery area. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with excessive dirt and debris throughout the rear storage area under all shelving, three compartment sink, freezer area. Also under the produce cooler. Must clean all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the rear storage area. Must replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink at rear dishwashing areas. Must provide. Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline. Must provide.

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not maintained. Found outside dumpster with lid.garbage spillage surrounding outside dumpster.serious violation. 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink at rear dishwashing areas. Must provide. Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline. Must provide.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed dirt/dust build up inside 2-door reach in pepsi cooler also observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager to rod out drain pipe/clean interior of grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside 2-door reach in pepsi cooler. Instructed manager to provide thermometer inside cooler.

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: A REFRIGERATOR FILLED WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT SANDWICHES, SALADS AND PERISHABLE JUICES HAS AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.6 f AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED, IS ABLE TO HOLD FOOD AT 40 f OR LESS AND REINSPECTED FOR TAG REMOVAL BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. EMAIL A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX TO 312-746-4240 WHEN THE COOLER IS READY FOR INSPECTION.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF DELI SANDWICHES, SALADS, CUT FRUIT AND PERISHABLE JUICES LABELED "KEEP REFRIGERATED" WERE FOUND AT 55 TO 55.5 f INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY $ 130.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 f OR LESS.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager with proof of a city certificate on premises. The above slices and sells cold cuts. Obtain enoughh certified managers to operate your establishment durring your hours of operation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink, tagged display refrigerator and cutting board is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty around the rear counter area, clean the floors in detail from corner to corner.

  8. 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: Wall corner by the beer shelf is broken and partially removed from wall,instructed to replace. White plastic cover inside the ice bin of the ice machine surface not smooth and cleanable,also black stains on it at rough surface.instructed to replace said cover with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.gray surface panel of right side of ice bin of the ice machine is peeling,instructed to replace. Rear storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mold,encrusted food and liquid spillages was observed inside the cooler under the display deli cooler,instructed to clean and maintain. Lunch meat slicer with a build-up of dry food at blade, instructed to clean,sanitize said slicer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles under the ice machine and inside the cabinet under the coffee/ice dispenser front area,instructed to replace with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material;at said area remove dust and debris. Debris under the shelves throughout the premises,instructed to clean, also remove plastic crates and provide raised shelves for better housekeeping. Must elevate stock and other itemes 6" off the floor

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENT IS NEEDED ON REPACKED FOOD SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

    • 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM UNDER THE 3 DOORS FREEZER AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • 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.REPLACE BASEBOARD WALL IN REAR STORAGE, ALSO CORNER WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER IN SELLING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F TO 51.4F.FOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(TUNA.SANDWICHES, CUT FRESH FRUIT)COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED(FAX # 312-746 4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62665-18

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN SELLING AREA:16 CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS KIND OF POTATOES SALADS AT TEMP OF 48.2F- 49.6F AND 50.1F; 10 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN SALADS AT TEMP OF 48.6F - 50F; 10 CONTAINERS OF SEA FOOD SALADS AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 51.2F; 11 CONTAINERS OF TUNA SALADS AT TEMP OF 47.9F -49.5F;8 OF VARIOUS KIND OF MUFFIN EGG SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 49.7F;VARIOUS KIND OF SANDWICHES(18 EACH) (TUNA-TURKEY-AND ETC.) AT TEMP OF 49.1F TO 49.7F. 7 CONTAINERS OF CUT FRESH WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 49.7FTO 50F;10 OF FLAN 5OZ.EACH CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 48.3F TO 49.7F; 7 SMALL TRAYS OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F;VARIOUS KIND OF PUDDINGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 52F.POUNDS 37, VALUE 235.03.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.SANDWICHES AND SALADS ARE MADE ON PREMISES IN NIGHT.NO PROOF OF TIME AN

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-2-09, REPORT #160758 #32 MUST RE CAULK /RESEAL DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MEAT SLICER. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ON PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA, UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS.NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #43 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO62666-10

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENT IS NEEDED ON REPACKED FOOD SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

    • 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. REPLACE BROKE ICE SCOOP.

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM UNDER THE 3 DOORS FREEZER AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. REPLACE BASEBOARD WALL IN REAR STORAGE, ALSO CORNER WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.