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14 Parish

1644 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
African
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

14 Parish has been inspected six times since 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LID.
49
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND LEAK AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINES AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING DISHMACHINE, CLEAN UNDER BAR COUNTER AND INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF ONE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE SECOND WASHROOM IS MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER FOR FAN.
55
86
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY AND STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
86
Mar 10, 2020
License
6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER COUNTER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN CEILING OF PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH COVER MISSING NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 14 Parish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 14 Parish on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 14 Parish?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 14 Parish.

Has 14 Parish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 14 Parish have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 14 Parish means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 14 Parish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 14 Parish is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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