PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINERS AND HOT SAUCE WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET FLOOR INSIDE OF CHICKEN/FISH WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS HELD IN ICE ON TOP OF COOKSLINE COUNTERTOP, TARTAR SAUCE 46.2 F, GARLIC MAYO 57.6, CAJUN REMOULADE 73.2, AND GUACAMOLE 51.2 F, POTATOE SALAD 55.4 F, CHEESE 50.4 F IN 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLDING UNIT AND RANCH 47.4 F, COLE SLAW 48.4, SLICED CHEESE 48.9 F IN 5 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED AT $950.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES AMBIENT AIR AT 6 COMPARTMENT COOLER 49 F AND AMBIENT AIR OF 5 COMPARTMENT COOLER 50 F. COOLING UNITS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ACCURATE MEASURMENT OF INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED VARIOUS BULK CONTAINERS IN WITH SPICES IN DRY STORAGE HALL WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO USE ONLY DURABLE, NON-POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN LINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RUSTED BOTTOMS AND RIMS OF PLATES STORED ON DRYING RACKS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOS DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT BAR, INSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTERED HALL BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND KITCHEN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL BLOWN OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH BOTH HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--- MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: : 2-402.11--- NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. : 4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--- MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--- NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13--- METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. : 4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE GROUNDS. WASTE RECEPTACLE NOTED OPEN/NOT COVERED EXPOSING BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS. GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. 7 EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES WITH EMPTY FRY OIL CONTAINERS INSIDE ON THE GROUND. AN OPEN STORAGE CONTAINER OF SOILED LINENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND GARBAGE FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS, PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR THE WASTE CONTAINER. SEAL OPEN LINEN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP STATIONS.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN THE TWO TASKS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLE RAW BEEF ON THE COOKS LINE THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE A CLEAN WIPING CLOTH, CONTINUE TO USE HIS BARE CONTAMINATED HANDS TO SPRINKLE SALT WITH HIS HANDS ONTO READY TO EAT FRIES TAKEN OUT OF THE DEEP FRYER. ALL FRIES DISCARDED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED RAW OYSTERS ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR SALE AND NO CURRENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MOST RECENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE DATED FROM THE YEAR 2022. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH A USED DATE WRITTEN ON THE OLD TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN THE FAR-LEFT COMPARTMENT OR FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED, IT BACKS UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING FROM FOOD ITEM THAT IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE BURGERS ON THE MENU THEN ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON FAR LEFT SIDE REACHING 88.7F IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F. TWO OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.