Did Bar Parisette pass its last health inspection?

Bar Parisette at 2829-2831 W Armitage Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Bar Parisette?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK BUILDUP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTR

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Bar Parisette

2829-2831 W Armitage Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 26, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 26, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK BUILDUP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ON WALLS IN MAIN BAR, ON HANDLES AND DISPENSING BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT, IN PASTRY PREP FLYING NEAR INGREDIENTS, ON SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE SPACE OF BASMENT AND THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DERBIS ON WALLS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, EQUIPMENT IN BAR, AND BEVERAGE STATION CONNECTED TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 26, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2015	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Bar Parisette — questions

Did Bar Parisette pass its last health inspection?: Bar Parisette at 2829-2831 W Armitage Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Bar Parisette?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK BUILDUP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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