Parlor Pizza Bar
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-03-16 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE IN SANITIZER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK(S) WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE MAIN BAR AREA AND THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
2025-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,1ST FL & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS, PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
2025-05-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 2.5 LBS. COOKED PASTA-54.1F.6LBS. CHIPOTLE MAYO-56.1F.4LBS. COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS-49.1F.2.5LBS. COOKED PORK-48.2F.2.5LBS. JALEPENO CREME-45.7F.2.5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-52.3F....
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F ON HOT LINE WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG....
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK ,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BAR AREAS, DISH WASHING AREAS, MOPSINK AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/25.(PRIORITY FO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES & TOP OF BI-FOLDING DOORS IN DINING AREA,GARBAGE DOOR,DELIVERY DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 1-DOOR/2- DRAWER COOLER IN ON HOT LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,1ST FL & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEAR DOOR IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AT MOPSINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BROKEN WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS, PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
2024-06-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-06-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, BAR AREAS, THE MAIN KITCHEN, DISH AREAS, AND THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITAT...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNCOVERED PAN OF OIL NEAR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP; OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE OUTSIDE NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO E...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RECEPTACLES ARE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
2023-06-16 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON A HOTLINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON TOP OF AND BEHIND HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-04-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2022-01-11 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2020-09-14 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ROUGH WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO SEVERAL PREP TABLES/ COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
2020-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OPEN CONTAINERS OF EMPLOYEES DRINK PLACES ON PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO OPEN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OR CLOSED WITH A CAP.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HOLDING A LOAF OF BREAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS WHILE SLICING IT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEE TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ROUGH WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO SEVERAL PREP TABLES/ COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
2020-01-08 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WEST SIDE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT WEST SIDE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STOPPER MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO TAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
2017-12-11 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-09-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT BALL MIXTURE AT 45 F, HUMMUS AT 52 F, SALSA 45 F, CARNITAS 45.9 F, CRAZY BREAD 45.3 F AND BECHAMEL SAUCE 50.3 F. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT SERVICE BAR, 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT SECONDARY BAR, 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN DISH ROOM AREA, 8 IN DRY STORAGE AND 8 AT MAIN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN COILS, ON REAR OF MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE ICE MACHINE, NEAR BEER COOLER, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-04-19 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN COOLER HANDLE ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING PIZZA REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RED LIQUID SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND A WET WIPING CLOTH IN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2016-10-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH NEED TO BE REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH TO BE ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
2016-10-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Poor hygienic practices. Observed chef and employees handling all kind food included ready to eat food such as slicing bread, lettuce etc. also employee handled dirty dishes then returned on his station and handled ready to eat food. Another employe...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
No sneeze guard provided between the prep cooler and serving counter in pizza prep area. Need to install a sneeze guard at mentioned area, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Found outside patio with the following not prot...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected from 5-12-16,report#1770648 #35-NORTH WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA BY THE DOUGH MACHINE CRUMBLES. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
No splash guard installed between the prep table and exposed hand sink in pizza area. need to provided a splash guard at said area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No thermometers provided inside the coolers at prep areas, also inside walk-in cooler. Must provided and visible.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Outside by the side of walk-in cooler on ground a lot of items, umbrella, mops, buckets etc. Instructed to remove and maintain.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ice scoops must be protected
2016-05-12 Pass License 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NORTH WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA BY THE DOUGH MACHINE CRUMBLES. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED ON FLOOR OUTSIDE GANGWAY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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