What is Parlay AT Joy District's health inspection score?

Parlay AT Joy District has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Parlay AT Joy District last inspected?

Parlay AT Joy District was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Parlay AT Joy District have?

Parlay AT Joy District has 31 total violations across 15 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Parlay AT Joy District safe to eat at?

Parlay AT Joy District has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Parlay AT Joy District serve?

Parlay AT Joy District serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Parlay AT Joy District

Name: Parlay AT Joy District
Address: 112-114 W HUBBARD ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 84

112-114 W HUBBARD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Good

American•River North

Ranked #183 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

112-114 W HUBBARD ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

4 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Aug 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Non-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF OVENS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SOILED PLASTIC BAG USED AS DRAIN COVER/SPLASH GUARD AT THE 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR AREA FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND REPLACE WITH PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR AREA FLOOR-MOUNTED UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med2 Basic

7 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA,2ND FLOOR BAR AND VIP BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1" INCH AT FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND THE ADJACENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE LARGE OVEN LOCATED IN THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOORS AT ALL BARS ARE DIRTY WITH LITTER DEBRIS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR SMALL ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS AND HOLES IN WALL COVERED WITH WOOD IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP NEAR COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLERS AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP NEAR COOKLINE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med7 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 60.4-93.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY(2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM(ALL HANDWASHING SINKS) AND HANDWASHING SINK #1 IN BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM)). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.1-59.5F(GARLIC IN OIL 55.4F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 52.0F, COOKED ONIONS 53.2F, POTATOES 54.1F, BUTTER 59.5F, RAW EGGS IN SHELL 50.3F, CHEESE 50.2F, AND CHICKEN BROTH 48.1.F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR SMALL ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS AND HOLES IN WALL COVERED WITH WOOD IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP NEAR COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLERS AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP NEAR COOKLINE.

Base deductions−74 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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