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PARADISE PORT CAFE

1918 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60613

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
October 22, 2025
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRUIT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED EXCCESIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

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.