APR 7
2026
PASS · 0 violations
PARLOR PIZZA BAR.
Chicago Health Dept
405 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
11 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
34
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 28
2025
PASS 1 violation
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
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No thermometer provide in prep coolers, instructed to install in warmest part.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Several bulk food containers not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 22
2022
PASS 4 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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.
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 10
2020
PASS 4 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT, FLOUR... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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..
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 )
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
501.17- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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