Parson's Chicken & Fish

2435-2439 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Parson's Chicken & Fish appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Parson's Chicken & Fish is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINERS AND HOT SAUCE WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET FLOOR INSIDE OF CHICKEN/FISH WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 5, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES AMBIENT AIR AT 6 COMPARTMENT COOLER 49 F AND AMBIENT AIR OF 5 COMPARTMENT COOLER 50 F. COOLING UNITS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS HELD IN ICE ON TOP OF COOKSLINE COUNTERTOP, TARTAR SAUCE 46.2 F, GARLIC MAYO 57.6, CAJUN REMOULADE 73.2, AND GUACAMOLE 51.2 F, POTATOE SALAD 55.4 F, CHEESE 50.4 F IN 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLDING UNIT AND RANCH 47.4 F, COLE SLAW 48.4, SLICED CHEESE 48.9 F IN 5 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED AT $950.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT BAR, INSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTERED HALL BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND KITCHEN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL BLOWN OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCURATE MEASURMENT OF INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED VARIOUS BULK CONTAINERS IN WITH SPICES IN DRY STORAGE HALL WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO USE ONLY DURABLE, NON-POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN LINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED BOTTOMS AND RIMS OF PLATES STORED ON DRYING RACKS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOS DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--- MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11--- NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. : 4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 19, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE GROUNDS. WASTE RECEPTACLE NOTED OPEN/NOT COVERED EXPOSING BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS. GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. 7 EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES WITH EMPTY FRY OIL CONTAINERS INSIDE ON THE GROUND. AN OPEN STORAGE CONTAINER OF SOILED LINENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND GARBAGE FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS, PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR THE WASTE CONTAINER. SEAL OPEN LINEN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--- MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13--- METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. : 4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLE RAW BEEF ON THE COOKS LINE THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE A CLEAN WIPING CLOTH, CONTINUE TO USE HIS BARE CONTAMINATED HANDS TO SPRINKLE SALT WITH HIS HANDS ONTO READY TO EAT FRIES TAKEN OUT OF THE DEEP FRYER. ALL FRIES DISCARDED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW OYSTERS ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR SALE AND NO CURRENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MOST RECENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE DATED FROM THE YEAR 2022. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH A USED DATE WRITTEN ON THE OLD TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN THE TWO TASKS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP STATIONS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN THE FAR-LEFT COMPARTMENT OR FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED, IT BACKS UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Dec 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING FROM FOOD ITEM THAT IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE BURGERS ON THE MENU THEN ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR LEFT SIDE REACHING 88.7F IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F. TWO OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Jul 12, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES ON HOT FOOD LINE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED OT MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED CONTAINERS OF HOT SAUCE, PREPARED ON SITE, STORED AT BAR COUNTER TOP AND TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO BEVERAGE SHED AND NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RAW CHICKEN, FISH, ETC. STORED IN RAW PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO COVERS OR LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER FOR FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND INNER AREA OF OVEN, IN REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 11, 2018
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DIARRHEAL AND VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO BEER COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parson's Chicken & Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parson's Chicken & Fish on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parson's Chicken & Fish?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Parson's Chicken & Fish.

Has Parson's Chicken & Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Parson's Chicken & Fish have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Parson's Chicken & Fish 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 Parson's Chicken & Fish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Parson's Chicken & Fish is inspected around two times per year on average.