Parson's Chicken & Fish

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 9, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping at pipe below hand washing sink in rear dry storage area. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(chicken, fish). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 4, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed flour containers and hot sauce without a label. Must provide common name on container to properly identify.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet floor inside of chicken/fish walk in cooler. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lights at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Nov 5, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

5. Aug 23, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods held in ice on top of cooksline countertop, tartar sauce 46.2 f, garlic mayo 57.6, cajun remoulade 73.2, and guacamole 51.2 f, potatoe salad 55.4 f, cheese 50.4 f in 6 compartment cold holding unit and ranch 47.4 f, cole slaw 48.4, sliced cheese 48.9 f in 5 compartment cold holding unit in kitchen. Approximately 40 lbs valued at $950.00 discarded and denatured by the person in charge. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding equipment temperatures ambient air at 6 compartment cooler 49 f and ambient air of 5 compartment cooler 50 f. Cooling units tagged. Priority violation #7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no working thermometer inside of cold holding equipment in kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain for accurate measurment of internal temperatures of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted various bulk containers in with spices in dry storage hall without labels. Instructed to label all items removed from its original container with a common name

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom corner of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusted interior of microwave at kitchen entrance. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted aluminum foil lining shelves in kitchen. Instructed to remove and to use only durable, non-porous, easy to clean liners.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards in kitchen prep areas with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusted bottoms and rims of plates stored on drying racks in dish room. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted excessive encrusted grease build up and foos debris underneath fryers in kitchen. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted grease buildup on exterior of grease disposal. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors underneath equipment at bar, inside of beer walk in cooler and along the walls throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cluttered hall between rear exit and kitchen office. Instructed to organize, remove all unnecessary items and elevate kept items a minimum of 6 inches from the floor

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted several blown out lights underneath both hoods in kitchen. Instructed to provide adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14--- must replace damaged hand washing signage at the bar hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12---- all bulk food containers including spices must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: : 2-402.11--- noted a food handler/preparer on the cooks line without a beard restraint. Must provide for all food preparers with beards.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)--- stored clean pots in the dish room must inverted

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--- wooden cabinets at the kitchen entrance server station and wooden shelves for employees belongings in poor repair with excessive water damage. Must replace

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- metal shelving on the cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----metal rack shelving inside the raw chicken walk-in cooler with excessive rust. Must remove rust, re-paint or replace.----table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use. : 4-601.11(b)-- must not use cloth towels inside the coolers as liner for shelving.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floors and pooling liquid on the floor of the bar. Must clean and maintain dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago food service managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Oct 19, 2023 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14--- must replace damaged hand washing signage at the bar hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12---- all bulk food containers including spices must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11--- noted a food handler/preparer on the cooks line without a beard restraint. Must provide for all food preparers with beards.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-903.11 (a;b;d)--- stored clean pots in the dish room must inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--- wooden cabinets at the kitchen entrance server station and wooden shelves for employees belongings in poor repair with excessive water damage. Must replace

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-602.13--- metal shelving on the cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----metal rack shelving inside the raw chicken walk-in cooler with excessive rust. Must remove rust, re-paint or replace.----table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use. : 4-601.11(b)-- must not use cloth towels inside the coolers as liner for shelving.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area with excessive debris and grease on the grounds. Waste receptacle noted open/not covered exposing bags of food debris. Grease on the exterior of the grease container and grease spillage on the surrounding ground. 7 empty cardboard boxes with empty fry oil containers inside on the ground. An open storage container of soiled linens. Instructed to remove all grease and garbage from the grease container and surrounding grounds, provide a tight fitting lid for the waste container. Seal open linen container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floors and pooling liquid on the floor of the bar. Must clean and maintain dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago food service managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 15, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Employees must not drink open beverages in food prep stations.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle the clean dishes without washing his hands between the two tasks. Reviewed proper hand washing and when to wash hands. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cook handle raw beef on the cooks line then proceed to handle a clean wiping cloth, continue to use his bare contaminated hands to sprinkle salt with his hands onto ready to eat fries taken out of the deep fryer. All fries discarded. Reviewed good hygienic practices and when to use gloves with ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged hand washing signage at the bar hand washing sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted raw oysters on the printed menu for sale and no current shellfish tags available for review. Most recent shellfish tags available dated from the year 2022. Must provide and maintain shellfish tags with a used date written on the old tags for a minimum of 90 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers including spices must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a food handler/preparer on the cooks line without a beard restraint. Must provide for all food preparers with beards.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Stored clean pots in the dish room must inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Wooden cabinets at the kitchen entrance server station and wooden shelves for employees belongings in poor repair with excessive water damage. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Metal shelving on the cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----metal rack shelving inside the raw chicken walk-in cooler with excessive rust. Must remove rust, re-paint or replace.----table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels inside the coolers as liner for shelving.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floors and pooling liquid on the floor of the bar. Must clean and maintain dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago food service managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Oct 27, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Oct 26, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed back up at 3 compartment sink. When the far-left compartment or far-right compartment is drained, it backs up into the middle compartment. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

11. Dec 2, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed disclosure missing from food item that is served cooked to order and the disclosure statement at bottom of menu (burgers). Instructed to provide an asterik next to the burgers on the menu then add a disclosure statement at bottom of menu stating, "*these food items are cooked to order." priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up inside of cooking fryers in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand sink on far left side reaching 88.7f in men's washroom. Instructed to maintain proper water temperature to 100.0f. Two other hand washing sinks in men's bathroom were at proper temperature.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

12. Jul 12, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement on menus regarding raw eggs. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued. (refer to handout)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD GUARDS WHILE PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes on hot food line in prep area to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean water and food debris from floors throughout prep area, and under low temp dish machine. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in ladies toilet room, instructed ot maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Feb 14, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pre portioned containers of hot sauce, prepared on site, stored at bar counter top and table tops throughout dining room with no common name labels. Instructed manager to provide common name labels. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3/4 inch gap at bottom of entrance door leading to beverage shed and not rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair to prevent rodent harborage. Maintain at all times. Maintain

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time and temperature control for safety foods, raw chicken, fish, etc. Stored in raw protein walk in cooler with no covers or lids. Instructed manager to provide lid or cover for foods while in storage, to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up inside fryer cabinet and inner area of oven, in rear prep area adjacent to 3 compartment sink area. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

14. Dec 11, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide health employee procedure. Instructed to provide a health employee procedure and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to diarrheal and vomiting events. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door not rodent proof. Door has approximately 1/2 inch opening on bottom door. Must repair door to prevent rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine located next to beer cooler and ice machine in rear prep area. Must install so that can be located to be service and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met. No logs records on site as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers on site with the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required