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PARKSIDE FOOD AND LIQUOR

3215 W 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

PARKSIDE FOOD AND LIQUOR has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 7, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2020, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on June 12, 2020. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 12, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 12, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times on November 7, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (PREMISES USE SCOOP TO BAG ICE FOR CONSUMPTION)INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (PREMISES USE SCOOP TO BAG ICE FOR CONSUMPTION)INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAIALBLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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