What is Pars Cove East's health inspection score?

Pars Cove East has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pars Cove East last inspected?

Pars Cove East was last inspected on November 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pars Cove East have?

Pars Cove East has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pars Cove East safe to eat at?

Pars Cove East has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pars Cove East serve?

Pars Cove East serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pars Cove East

Name: Pars Cove East
Address: 435 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 83

435 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/10/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #303 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Nov 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

435 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. OBSERVED ONLY ABSORBENT POWDER AND DUST PAN. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF NOROVIRUS(MASK, APRON, EYE PROTECTION, DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS, SPRAY BOTTLE, MOP BUCKET, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, TRASH BAGS, SANITIZING SOLUTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE EXPIRED 7-31-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT DRINK COOLER, COOLER UNDERNEATH STOVE AND IN DELI COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, STORING IN FRONT OF COOLING SYSTEMS FOR EASY READING AND MAINTAIN

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED SERVING DISHWARE, PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED THROUGHTOUT FACILITY UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT IN HALL ALONG THE WALLS LEADING TO BACK DOOR ACROSS FROM DISH AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF DISH STORAGE RACK, AND ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED FILTERS ABOVE COOK LIKE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISE AT ALL TIME.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NO LABEL PROVIDE AT SOME DRY FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINER PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASHING SINK AT MIDDLE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IS SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−11 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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