The Parrot Cage
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2018
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The Parrot Cage appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 30, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Parrot Cage dates to Aug 30, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 30, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR/WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND 2 DOOR RWEACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OPENING IN FLOOR BY BAR PREP STATION INSIDE KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS(SURFACES PEELING) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY BAR PREP AREA IN KITCHEN LOCATED BY ENTRY DOOR INTO KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
7 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 INSIDE DEEP FRYER CABINET INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 FOUND UNDERNEATH SEATS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 10 ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF ENCLOSED STORAGE ROOM INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 3 ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DRY GOODS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ALL FRONT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS(INCLUDING DEEP FRYERS), CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OPENING IN FLOOR BY BAR PREP STATION INSIDE KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS(SURFACES PEELING) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY BAR PREP AREA IN KITCHEN LOCATED BY ENTRY DOOR INTO KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTION OF STORAGE ROOM, ALL AREAS/FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CNTROL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED CLEAN AND PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.FOUND RODENT/ MICE DROPPINGS 18-ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/EQUIPMENT,1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,2- ALONG WINDOW, 9-BAR AREA,3-UNDER DINING BOOTH.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.ALSO BASEMENT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS OF 2-DOORS 1/4 INCH.(DOOR ACCROSS FROM DISH ROOM AND DOOR BY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORE ROOM OFF FLOORS AND WALLS.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER, MOLD AND MILDEW IN STEAM TABLES. CLEAN INTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER (FOUL ODOR).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS ON ROLLING CARTS(MOLD), SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON DOORS IN BASEMENT HALLWAYS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AREA (WATER DAMAGE, MOLD, ETC). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN (SLOW DRAINING).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE BROOMS AND MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET. CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS AND EXTERIOR. CLEAN THE TABLE UNDER THE OVEN. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FREEZER. CLEAN THE OVEN BY THE EAST WINDOW. CLEAN INSIDE OF THE SMALL MICROWAVE.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER ALL THE BENCH SEATING AND IN THE BACK IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE FREEZER.
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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. WALL BY THE BAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES ABOVE AND BELOW EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWENN IN/OUT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA AND KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA.
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Apr 14, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Parrot Cage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Parrot Cage on file is from Aug 30, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Parrot Cage?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Parrot Cage.
Has The Parrot Cage's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Parrot Cage have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Parrot Cage means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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