SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PARLOR PIZZA BAR.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

405 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 28
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA AND BAR AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TOP LEFT OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINKS AT BAR AREA IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA SANITIZING RINSE WATER UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 180.0F AT ALL TIMES FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE CONTACTED DISH MACHINE COMPANY ON-SITE FOR REPAIRS; DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BY TECHNICIAN TO PROVIDE HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 187.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHILE COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS PARTIALLY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED WHILE COOLING TO PREVENT IMPROPER COOLING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Found both ice makers not clean, heavy build-up of dark slime noted on upper interior surfaces, Instructed manager to clean all ice maker properly and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometer provide in prep coolers, instructed to install in warmest part.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Several bulk food containers not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, stacked in each other while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using disposable cups as a bulk food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

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OCT 13
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 22
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN BAR AND SERVICE AREA STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN PREP LINE DISCOLORED AND COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT ICE CREAM STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 10
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE ICE CHESTS AT SERVICE BAR AND MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SPOT OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DESSERT STATION WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK ( CARNITAS ) AT 53.1F STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41.0F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $25.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT, FLOUR... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE, SLIME AND DARK FILM THROUGHOUT ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, SEVERAL STACKS ARE STORED WHILE STILL WET INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN..

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS BEHIND PIZZA STATION PREP TABLE IS MADE FROM ROUGH SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.( 2 SECTIONS )

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MAIN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, LIGHTS ARE DIMMED INTENTIONALLY TO ACCOMMODATE DINING ROOM AMBIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE I,E .

NOV 15
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT OF KITCHEN SERVICE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

501.17- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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