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Parson's Chicken & Fish

Restaurant

2946-2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Aug 5, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Moldy caulking found around dishwashing equipment; stained cutting boards and dirty prep surfaces also cited.

Key Findings

  • Blackened, moldy caulking observed at the rear wall near the low-temperature dishwashing machine and must be replaced.
  • Stained cutting boards found in the main prep line and front bar area; must be resurfaced or replaced.
  • Prep table surfaces, deep fryer interiors, grill undersides, and walk-in cooler shelves were dirty and require cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR ALONG THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND FRONT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Parson's Chicken & Fish has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 5, 2026.

Aug 5, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 22, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Nov 3, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations