PARROTS BAR & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

754-756 W WELLINGTON · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2017.

Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR BURGERS THAT ARE ADVERTISED ON THE MENU AS "COOKED TO ORDER." A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD WAS PROVIDED AND POSTED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIZZA OVEN CRUMB TRAYS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FORMING ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS IN BOTH FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN DRY STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER.

DEC 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 29

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. OPEN HOLES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, SEAL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST REMOVE HOLLOW WOODEN PLATFORM USED FOR SHELVING AND ELEVATION FOR BEER CASES. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. PROVIDE TRAPS OR GLUE BOARDS AND ALL OPEN BATE ON FLOORS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PIZZA PREP TABLE AND PREP STATION WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AT THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE GRILL AND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 6

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED IN KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT WALLS AND REAR DINING AREA. CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

APR 20

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ICE BINS, SO THAT THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN TUBES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE USED FOR DRINKS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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APR 13

2010

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO UNPLUG MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VILATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY USED. OBSERVED BAGS OF RODENT BAIT BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR INSTEAD OF IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAIT AND STORE IT PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #155179 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: GREASE BUILDUP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WHITE COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS) ALSO WHITE FREEZER (ENCRUSTED FOOD). 34/01- BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED. SEAL ALL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. 36/01 - CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD INSIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES ARE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ICE BINS, SO THAT THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN TUBES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE USED FOR DRINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA, PREP TABLE, PIZZA OVEN TRAY, POTATO CUTTER, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. SEAL ANY OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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