What is Parson's Chicken & Fish's health inspection score?

Parson's Chicken & Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Parson's Chicken & Fish last inspected?

Parson's Chicken & Fish was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Parson's Chicken & Fish have?

Parson's Chicken & Fish has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Parson's Chicken & Fish safe to eat at?

Parson's Chicken & Fish has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Parson's Chicken & Fish serve?

Parson's Chicken & Fish serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Parson's Chicken & Fish

Name: Parson's Chicken & Fish
Address: 2946-2952 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 81

2946-2952 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/3/2025

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0Good

Chicken•Logan Square

Ranked #381 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 3, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

2946-2952 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP( COOKS LINE REACH IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGE: BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND PATIO BAR IN REAR, HALLS LEADING TO BAR, DISH, AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS NEED TO BE SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT AT BAR. NOTED DURING INSPECTION LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA WAS 0 PPM HOWEVER AFTER CHANGING CHEMICAL 100 PPM OBTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED COMING OUT OF A HOLE IN FLOOR BETWEEN THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR AND WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN SMALL RECH IN COOLER, AND ALUMINUMFOIL AS LINER IN ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP( COOKS LINE REACH IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGE BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND BAR IN FRONT, PATIO BAR IN REAR, HALLS LEADING TO BAR, DISH, AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS NEED TO BE SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLABLES, WASTE RECEPTACLES STILL ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WASTE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SOME PREP AREA FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP (LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO). MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REAR BAR HAND SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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