As of 2026-08-27, Paradise Food failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Paradise Food

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206 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

Garfield Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-27

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

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

priority violation

Roaches Mice / rats Droppings

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

priority violation

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.

core violation

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

core violation

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.

core violation

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

core violation

OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

core violation

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

core violation

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.

core violation

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 27Routine inspectionFAIL

20252 inspections

Aug 5License re-inspectionPASS

Aug 1New licenseFAIL

Paradise Food health inspection FAQ

Has Paradise Food passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Paradise Food failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-27. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Paradise Food have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 11 violations at Paradise Food's most recent inspection on 2026-08-27, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Paradise Food last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Paradise Food was last inspected on 2026-08-27. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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