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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pars Cove East

435 W Diversey Pkwy

Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Nov 10, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 30, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 28, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

9 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE EXPIRED 7-31-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SERVING DISHWARE, PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED THROUGHTOUT FACILITY UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FILTERS ABOVE COOK LIKE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 3, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

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