Fruit Paradise

3234 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Fruit Paradise stretching back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Fruit Paradise's record stops at Aug 18, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fruit Paradise is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP CLOSET.

Aug 11, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A MAJOR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR PIPE TO PREVENT MAJOR WATER LEAK. DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP CLOSET. MUST ADJUST THE TEMP VALVE SO AS TO HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA (CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS) 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP(ICE CREAM) AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF SERVE ICE CREAM WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

May 6, 2014

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RUSTY SURFACE AT SPLASH GUARD, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruit Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruit Paradise on file is from Aug 18, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Fruit Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruit Paradise have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruit Paradise means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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