Pass

Paradise Food

206 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Paradise Food was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed raw wood surfaces behind front counter and rust deposits inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and remove rust deposits in coolers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors and floor drain in need of cleaning under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed manager to provide cleanup policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 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 over 20 rodent droppings on the floor under the display cooler, on the floor near the electrical box behind the front counter, on the floor in the washroom, and in the rear storage areas. Observed live roach crawling on faucet of handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service; clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap under the front entrance door and along the left side of the rear door. Instructed the manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      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 food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces behind front counter and rust deposits inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and remove rust deposits in coolers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and floor drain in need of cleaning under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards and damaged wall surfaces in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Observed loose ceiling panels in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace/repair all walls and ceilings as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean ventilation hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed exterior side door not pest proof with 1/4 in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed person in charge to install self-closing device on restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and certificate and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sink with hot and cold water under city pressure with hand drying provision and handwashing cleanser and maintain. Priority foundation ##7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure or reminder for consumer advisory located on menu for breakfast items where eggs can be ordered undercooked. Instructed pic to provide disclosure and reminder connecting menu items to statement for applicable menu items (over easy eggs). Priority foundation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior side door not pest proof with 1/4 in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be itght fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing deviceon washroom door. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside dumpster on site nor signed contract with dumpster company. Instructed person in charge to provide contract or dumpster. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed pic to obtain allergen training and certificate and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.