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Parlor Pizza Bar

405 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

34cited violations
2serious tier
11inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2579164
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025270
2024131
2023150
2022370
2020140
2019161
2018120

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

  3. May 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  4. Jul 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  5. Sep 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

  6. Oct 13, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Sep 22, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  8. Apr 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

  9. Mar 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  10. Aug 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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..

    • Severity not stated

      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 )

    • Severity not stated

      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 .

  11. Nov 15, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.