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

Parson's Chicken & Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 September 19, 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 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

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

Yes, Parson's Chicken & Fish has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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: 5721-5723 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 88

5721-5723 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/19/2025

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0Excellent

Chicken•Edgewater

Ranked #52 of 237 in EdgewaterBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

5721-5723 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Aug

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN RICE COOKER AND SAUCE STORAGE, ALSO AT EXPOSED HADNSINK IN BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE TOP. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP/CONTAINER IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE DEBRIS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF BIN IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON WEST WALL OF KITCHEN, IN PREP AREA AT COOKS LINE AND IN BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF UTILITY AND HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET IN BASEMENT THAT IS ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF VARIOUS CUTTING BOARD SURFACES AT KITCHENS COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITATION SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKS LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET AND HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND AREA BETWEEN BASEMENT BEER/ LIQUOR COOLER AND NORTHEAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO NOTED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13---TOP AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND BOTH WINDOW LEDGES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRIP PAN UNDER THE HVAC SYSTEM ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/UTENSILS TO COLLECT CONDENSATION NOTED DRIPPING FROM THE SYSTEM.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total

47/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE WEST WALL 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK OR THE OUTDOOR BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE OUTDOOR BAR HAND WASHING SINK, AND A BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED THE COOKS LINE COOLER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 50.5, WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AND INSPECTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF TCS FOODS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $825.00 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND IN AN ICE BATH COLD HOLDING PAN. TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES @ 47.3F, CHICKPEAS @ 52.3F IN THE ICE BATH AND COOKED CHICKEN @ 46.4F, AND RAW FISH @ 45.6F IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN WEST WALL HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE GRILL.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER COLD HOLDING PAN AND THE FRAME OF THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN UNATTACHED DOOR ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND SECURE.---BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TOP AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND BOTH WINDOW LEDGES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----ICE CREAM/DESSERT BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS STORED/PREPPED OR IN AREAS OF FOOD PREPARATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRIP PAN UNDER THE HVAC SYSTEM ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/UTENSILS TO COLLECT CONDENSATION NOTED DRIPPING FROM THE SYSTEM.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE BAR AREA----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES STORED BELONGINGS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2552586FROM 3-4-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME, SUCH AS FLOUR.#40- NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEAR RESTRAINTS.#41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE SANITIZING CONTAINERS PROVIDED IN BETWEEN USE, NOT ON PREP SURFACES.#55-: BROKEN/UNUSED COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.#55--EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- MISSING BASEBOARD FLOOR/WALL COVING UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. WALL WITH OPEN SEAM/GAPS. MUST PROVIDE COVING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−53 pts

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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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