Pass

The Paramos' Grill

3902 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Feb 6, 2025

The Paramos' Grill was last inspected on February 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

February 6, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of small plates in the food preparartion area. Instructed to store properly.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mops in the storage/utility room area. Instructed to store properly.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the storage/utility room area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate posted for certified food manager on duty at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Recent Inspection · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no running hot water in single stall employee washroom at 74.6f. Instructed running hot water must be at least 100f. Manager called plumber who made adjustment and water temperature is now at 102.3f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed serving plates/bowls on shelf in the food preparation area being stored improperly. Instructed to invert plates/bowls as to prevent contamination and to store properly.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing ceiling tiles overhead in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty vent in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on duty with no food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no runnung hot water in single stall employee washroom at 74.6f. Instructed running hot water must be at least 100f. Manager called plumber who made adjustment and water temperature is now at 102.3f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed serving plates/bowls on shelf in the food preparation area being stored improperly. Instructed to invert plates/bowls as to prevent contamination and to store properly.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing ceiling tiles overhead in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty vent in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on duty with no food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. 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: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside service cooler unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook or contract available. Instructed manager to provide. Logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine or quats sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Facility does not have a record of any contract with a waste disposal company. Instructed manager to provide proof of a contract. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b)no citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.