What is Park Tavern Chicago's health inspection score?

Park Tavern Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Park Tavern Chicago last inspected?

Park Tavern Chicago was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Park Tavern Chicago have?

Park Tavern Chicago has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Park Tavern Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Park Tavern Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Park Tavern Chicago serve?

Park Tavern Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Park Tavern Chicago

Name: Park Tavern Chicago
Address: 1645 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 89

1645 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Near West Side

Ranked #55 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE SQUIRT BOTTLES AND THE SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD ITEM NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR ACROSS FROM THE HOST/HOSTESS COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE 1st FLOOR WIC TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN LARGE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN NEW, VALID TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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