Parrots Bar & Grill

754-756 W Wellington, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2017
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Parrots Bar & Grill has six inspections in the public record. On Dec 12, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Parrots Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 12, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Parrots Bar & Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR BURGERS THAT ARE ADVERTISED ON THE MENU AS "COOKED TO ORDER." A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD WAS PROVIDED AND POSTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIZZA OVEN CRUMB TRAYS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FORMING ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS IN BOTH FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN DRY STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER.
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Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. OPEN HOLES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, SEAL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST REMOVE HOLLOW WOODEN PLATFORM USED FOR SHELVING AND ELEVATION FOR BEER CASES. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. PROVIDE TRAPS OR GLUE BOARDS AND ALL OPEN BATE ON FLOORS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP TABLE AND PREP STATION WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE GRILL AND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED IN KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT WALLS AND REAR DINING AREA. CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Apr 20, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ICE BINS, SO THAT THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN TUBES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE USED FOR DRINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Apr 13, 2010
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO UNPLUG MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VILATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY USED. OBSERVED BAGS OF RODENT BAIT BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR INSTEAD OF IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAIT AND STORE IT PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #155179 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: GREASE BUILDUP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WHITE COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS) ALSO WHITE FREEZER (ENCRUSTED FOOD). 34/01- BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED. SEAL ALL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. 36/01 - CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD INSIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ICE BINS, SO THAT THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN TUBES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE USED FOR DRINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA, PREP TABLE, PIZZA OVEN TRAY, POTATO CUTTER, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. SEAL ANY OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parrots Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parrots Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parrots Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Parrots Bar & Grill.

Has Parrots Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Parrots Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Parrots Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.