Parses Red Hots

7049 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

American

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Parses Red Hots appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. Parses Red Hots was last inspected on Aug 15, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Parses Red Hots dates to Aug 15, 2012.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Parses Red Hots' 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STEAM TABLE, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES ETC.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING (NOTED DRIED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED WATER LEAK COMING FROM ROOF. MUST BE FIXED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Dec 28, 2010

Tag Removal

3 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.PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME IS VERY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR OF BIG COOLER AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,SHELVES BECOMING RUSTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WALLS,CEILING AND VENTS ABOVE STEAM TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST REMOVED ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE HANDSINK MUST BE REPAINTED

Dec 17, 2010

Routine

4 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. FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD ON WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE WATER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED;TAGGED ICE MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE ,MANAGER CALLED AUTOMATIC ICE COMPANY 773-384-8000 ;INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parses Red Hots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parses Red Hots on file is from Aug 15, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parses Red Hots?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Parses Red Hots.

Has Parses Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parses Red Hots have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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