Park Tavern

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 22, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the squirt bottles and the seasoning shakers not labeled in the rear prep area. Instructed to label with common food item name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the panel above the ice inside of the ice machine with slight brown and pink substance. Instructed to 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: Observed a leaking pipe under the handwashing sink at the bar across from the host/hostess counter. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the drainboard of the dishwasher in the main prep area in need of cleaning. Also, the floors behind all the cooking equipment with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation filters with slight dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. May 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE 1st FLOOR WIC TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Apr 30, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure provided for raw or undercooked animal foods on the menu. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these items can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish washing machine, interior and exterior of the deep fryers and the 2nd floor bar exposed hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the 2nd floor bar. Clean the wall behind the cook's line.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the missing light shield above the dish washing machine.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2575273 on 5/2/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training on site for pic. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. May 2, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with verifiable foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago foodservice manager sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must be posted on site as well as certified manager while tcs foods(chicken, soup) are being prepared and served. Priority violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and grime on floor in large bar area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in ceiling above walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to replace ceiling tile to make area smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for pic. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jul 13, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken, steak, soup) is served. Certified food manager must be present at all times with original and valid city of chicago certificate. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handler training certificates are expired. All food handlers must obtain new, valid training certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Nov 29, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Nov 3, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 30, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed restroom in basement in need of deep cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize all plumbing fixtures and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and dirt on floors underneath all dry storage shelving units in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in dry storage room in basement. Instructed to replace all burned out bulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Apr 23, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No neccesary items as outlined in clean up procedure policy available on site during time of inspection for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods (rib eye, smoked pork,chilli, and coooked black beans) all with no labels stored in walk in cooler . Instructed to provide discard date labels on all food items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours ,and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings scattered along floor in rear prep area near pizza oven, 30 rodent droppings under hood along walls and directly behind mixing equipmement in rear prep, and about 20 rodent droppings along wall under assorted bulk seasonings in rear.instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service, must eliminate pest activity.priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed restroom in basement in need of deep cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize all plumbing fixtures and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and dirt on floors underneath all dry storage shelving units in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in dry storage room in basement. Instructed to replace all burned out bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2184831 on 7-19-18 not corrected. Violation #58 states "observed the certified food manager without allergen training. Management instructed to obtain for all certified food managers.priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Aug 7, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork 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 provided. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food (hummus, salsa and salad dressings etc.) not date marked in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to date mark the food to indicate that the food must be consumed, sold or discarded after 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without allergen training. Management instructed to obtain for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jul 19, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 provided. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a. 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 procedure for the clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to have a written procedure and clean-up supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee touch ready-to-eat foods (lettuce and tomatoes) while preparing a sandwich. Management discarded the sandwich and was instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food (hummus) not date marked in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to date mark the food to indicate that the food must be sold or discarded after 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the bottles of wine and attached equipment at the first floor bars. Observed 10 live fruit flies in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020a. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave and can opener blade.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak underneath the handwashing sink in the employee washroom in the basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of grease on the top and sides of the grease dumpster and on the ground surrounding the dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the grease dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020b. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without allergen training. Management instructed to obtain for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation pa 100-0367. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Feb 27, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of beer walk in cooler in basement in need of cleaning, interior of basement walkin cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust and splatter, large can opener in need of cleaning, all bars 1st and 2nd floor in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out basement storage in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Floors in all bars 1st and 2nd floor in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and debris. Floors drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Several light sheilds missing in main prep area. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in basement must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain.

14. Apr 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage shelves inside the walk in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to recaulk around the wash bowl in the employees toilet room in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the racks inside the walk in cooler, the interior of the deep fryers and the can opener in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floor in the basement, in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Instructed to remove the rust and make the floors in the walk in cooler in the prep area smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls around the dish machine-remove dirt and mold like substance. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the employees toilet room in the basement. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the loose faucet and leaks on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area.

15. Jul 29, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jul 17, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor in the following areas: side of the pizza oven, dry storage area, behind the storage rack next to the ice machine, under the dishwashing area. Must clean and remove the droppings from these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the storage rack next to the 3 compartment sink.

17. Feb 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Feb 9, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area. 15 live fruit flies were observed in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains in the food prep area to eliminate pest activity.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the splatter on the wall of the basement storage room behind the boxes of fountain pop. Replace the water stained ceilig tiles in the basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove excess clutter from the hallway outside of the basement dressing rooms and washroom.

19. Apr 21, 2014 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: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler to remove spills at the hot line. Also clean exterior of bulk dry goods storage containers to remove food spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove spills and/or debris under shelving, along the wall base and in corners, walk in coolers. Also repair broken floor tile in front of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged ceiling tiles in the basement storage area. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obersever the lid missing on the back of the toilet tank and the handle in poor repair in the basment employee's bathroom. Must repair and maintain.

20. Oct 3, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fifty percent of the kitchen floors have have been resealed, continue the floor repairs so they are smooth and sanitary.

21. Sep 6, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER HAS A 48f AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HUMMUS WAS FOUND AT 51f AND DRESSINGS AT 49f, CHEESES, READY TO EAT EGGS AND SALADS AT 45.8f AND CHICKEN AT 57.4f. $ 75.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40f OR BELOW.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The upstairs freezer is full of frost, defrost the unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen floors under the front hot line are dirty and black, scrub the floors clean from corner to corner until they are a light color or reseal them until they appear sanitary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The east end of the kitchen is missing two light shields, replace the shields.

22. Nov 27, 2012 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: The hot line reach in coolers have dirty interiors and damaged and missing gaskets, repair the coolers and sanitize in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen floors are damaged and unsanitary along the hot line baseboards and drains. The kitchen and basement walk in cooler floors are corroded and unsanitary; clean and repair and floors so they are smooth and sanitary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen walls and ceilings are dirty, the electrical box and back splash in the dish washing area is corroded and unsanitary, repair said areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The dish spraying sink and the east compartment of the kitchen 3-compartment sink leaks, repair the sinks. The cooking hood is dirty, clean the hood.