PARADISE FOOD
206 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL, 60624
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.