RecordWell Data

Park Packing

1544 W 41ST ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

33cited violations
2serious tier
14inspections
7tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023110
2021150
2019231
2018251
2016240
2015220
2013140
2012150
2011140
2010100

Inspections

  1. Dec 6, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  2. Aug 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN PROCESSING AND FRONT PREP AREA.

  3. Oct 25, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jul 8, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  5. Mar 21, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Mar 9, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

  7. Sep 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Mar 25, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Oct 16, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  10. May 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  11. Mar 13, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. Jan 5, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  13. May 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  14. 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.