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PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH

2946-2952 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 2, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 8, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2013. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

6 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS COPIES OF UPDATED WITH THE IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY TO THE REAR EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR,THE REAR EXTERIOR WEST SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED AND THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSSS THE BOTTOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE (2) ICE MACHINES.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS COPIES OF UPDATED WITH THE IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY TO THE REAR EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR,THE REAR EXTERIOR WEST SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED AND THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSSS THE BOTTOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE (2) ICE MACHINES.
  5. License

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT REAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY MUST BE DISPENSING 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS COPIES OF UPDATED WITH THE IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY TO THE REAR EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR,THE REAR EXTERIOR WEST SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED AND THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSSS THE BOTTOMS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE BAR 3 COMP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS IN DETAIL.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTING FOR PUBLIC VIEW FOR THE SHELLFISH.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING 4" COVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE (2) ICE MACHINES.
  6. License

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT REAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY MUST BE DISPENSING 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS COPIES OF UPDATED WITH THE IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY TO THE REAR EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR,THE REAR EXTERIOR WEST SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED AND THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSSS THE BOTTOMS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE BAR 3 COMP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS IN DETAIL.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTING FOR PUBLIC VIEW FOR THE SHELLFISH.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE MISSING 4" COVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE (2) ICE MACHINES.

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