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PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH 2946-2952 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
September 15, 2021 Complaint License #2234115
7
Total Violations
5
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #9
CRITICAL
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEF ON SANDWICH PREP STATION PREPARING COOKED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES WHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
Violation #14
CRITICAL
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE LABELEING OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INFORMED MANAGER DATE OF LAST SOLD SHELLSTOCK SHOULD BE WRITTEN ON SHELLTAG AND MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN OUTDOOR BAR NOT SANITIZING GLASSWARE. DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SANITIZER SPRAY BOTTLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT LABELS. ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST BE LABELED IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION DISPENSER ADJACENT TO MAIN KITCHEN DISH MACHINE DISPENSING ABOVE 400PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DILUTE SOLUTION TO MAINTAIN RANGE 0F 150-400PPM PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION. OPERATOR INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY AND RECALIBRATE SOLUTION TO MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATIONS. PRIORITY. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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