Fruit Paradise

2355 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fruit Paradise four times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Fruit Paradise's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE AND BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Mar 20, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed newly installed swinging doors at front prep area to be exposed unsealed wood. Instructed facility to seal and maintain so that doors are smooth and easily cleanable.

Mar 15, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BARRIER(DOOR) BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruit Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruit Paradise on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains four 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.

How often is Fruit Paradise inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fruit Paradise is inspected about once every two years on average.

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