Park Packing
1544 W 41ST ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2008956
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 6, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO END SALE DATE ON 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WHOLE SALE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PROCESSING PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN PROCESSING AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 25, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 8, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW MEAT AND FISH ON DISPLAY WITHOUT BEING PROTECTED FROM CONSUMERS. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF PACKAGING,COUNTER, SERVICE LINE, FOOD GUARDS, DISPLAY CASE, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FLIES AROUND THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AND LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 21, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 9, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Hand wash sinks not easily accessible. Observed that the front hand wash sink was completely blocked by an in-use meat slicer, and the rear hand sink was not easily accessible due to large barrel of raw meat in front of hand sink. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Operator relocated all equipment and food storage to different areas making hand sinks accessible. critical violation # 7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed raw potentially hazardous foods, eggs, stored directly above ready to eat foods, smoked sausage. Instructed must not store ready to eat foods below raw foods. Operator corrected during inspection. serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
observed aprox 80 rodent droppings on the 2nd floor dry storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Observed 1-2" gap along bottom of exterior front doors. Must make all doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry. serious violation: 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed garbage area not maintained. Observed trash debris on ground, overflowing receptacle, and lids open. The areas of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times with a tight fitting lid. serious violation 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must repair gaps along wall near handicap rail in customer toilet, and repair hole of empty electrical outlet on wall. Gaps and cracks must be tight sealed to prevent rodent entry.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED MEAT SAW,MEAT SLICER AND MEAT GRINDER ENCRUSTED WITH MEAT INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFTER EVERY USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT THE MEAT PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 25, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AT FAR REAR AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA OF REFRIGERATED BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA WITHIN REFRIGERATED BUILDING BY BAN SAW AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 16, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A FEW LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP ROOM AND IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 13, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. SCOOP FOR GROUND BEEF MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT IN THE GROUND BEEF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST COMPLETE SEAL/PAINT DISPLAY RAW WOOD SHELVES NEAR CASHIERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES/SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS ON PALLETS/IN BASEMENT AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.MUST SEAL OPENING/LARGE GAP GOING DOWN WALL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED ON 2ND FLOOR STORED AGANIST WALLS. WALL AREAS NOT ACESSIBLE/CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE PROPERLY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL/PAINT DISPLAY RAW WOOD SHELVES NEAR CASHIERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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. MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES/SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS ON PALLET/STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.MUST SEAL OPENING/LARGE GAP GOING DOWN WALL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED ON 2ND FLOOR STORED AGAINST WALL AREAS NOT ACESSIBLE/CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE PROPERLY AWAY FROM WALLS. PROVIDE WALKWAY TO SEE WALL AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.