Mawa Paradise
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Mawa Paradise eight times, with records going back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Mawa Paradise's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED MASHED POTATOES FOR SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 46.2F; MASHED POTATOES WITH VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 87.3F; AND COOKED LENTILS AND RICE AT TEMP OF 67.9F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15,VALUE 35. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, 40 OR MORE: ON SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE,BEHIND COOLERS, BY THE FRONT WINDOWS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED ITEMS IN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. BROKEN LID LINER FOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. DEBRIS ON TOP THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS BY THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY THE WORKING STATION.
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Feb 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER MICROWAVE, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT DRY STORAGE NEAR WINDOWS, UNDER WIRE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR BATHROOM AND NEAR BOILER ROOM, IN CORNER IN BOILER ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WITH 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. SERIOIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS UNDER WIRE RACKS AND ON TOP OF PRODUCT ON WIRE RACKS IN HALLWAY. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES ON BASE OF PREP TABLE WITHIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FRONT OF KITHCEN AREA NEAR WINDOWS, IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR FURNACE ROOM,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITHCEN. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BELOW CASH REGISTER. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH BLEACH AND WATER SOLUTION AT 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. MUST SEAL AND RODENTPROOF ON INTERIOR DOORS LEADING TO OTHER BUSSINESSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: MOP ROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, WASHROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, KITCHEN FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND STOVES MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 5, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS YOGURT AT 45.9F ,3LBS,WORTH $4.00. COOKED RICE FLOUR AT 60.1F,2 LBS, $7.00. COOKED WHEAT FLOUR WITH SPICES AT 54.6F. 1/2 LBS,$4.00. COOKED RICE AT 64.4F, $10.00,6 LBS TOTAL. COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.3F, $9.00, 3LBS TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR UNDER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER . MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $43.00, TOTAL 14.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66.7F AND 72.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE GREASE BOX WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY. OPEN GAP IS WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC AND TAPED SO WATER WON'T COME THRU. GREASE BOX IS SIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 TOTAL IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPARRED FOODS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL PREPARRED FOODS NEED LABELS IDENTIFYING PRODUCT AND THE DATE THE FOOD WAS MADE. OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED FOODS TO BE SOLD NOT LABELED. ALL PRE PACKAGED FOODS NEED LABELS INCLUDING INGREDIENTS WITHIN PRODUCT, NAME OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES. MICROWAVES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF LARGE BURNER WITH CAKED ON FOOD. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF BURNERS AND STOVE. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH CAKED ON FOOD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: MOP ROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, WASHROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, KITCHEN FLOORS UNCLEAN. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILES MISSING AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL TILES AROUND MOP SINK. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND LARGE BURNER AND GRILL UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVES SIDE AND TOP,BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FILTER/HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD -UP MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED /BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR INCLUDING COOKED RICE,ONIONS AND DRY STORAGE MUST KEEP OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LBS OF COOKED RICE CONTAINING MEAT AND SPICES IN LARGE POTS ON FLOOR AT 70.1F VALUED AT $60.RICE WAS NOT PART OF COOLING PROCESS AND WAS COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY. ALL RICE CONTAINING MEAT AND SPICES WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED POTATO ON STOVETOP AT 100.3F VALED AT $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN ENTIRE FACILITY. NO PAPER TOWELS IN WASHROOM OR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITHIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EACH AND EVERY HANDWASHING STATION THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN, BEEF AND COOKED VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPARRED FOODS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL PREPARRED FOODS NEED LABELS IDENTIFYING PRODUCT AND THE DATE THE FOOD WAS MADE. OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS TO BE SOLD NOT LABELED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS NEED LABELS INCLUDING INGREDIENTS WITHIN PRODUCT, NAME OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES. MICROWAVES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF LARGE BURNER WITH CAKED ON FOOD. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF BURNERS AND STOVE. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH CAKED ON FOOD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: MOP ROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, WASHROOM FLOORS UNCLEAN, KITCHEN FLOORS UNCLEAN. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND LARGE BURNER AND GRILL UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILES MISSING AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL TILES AROUND MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LARGEST POTS NOT ABLE TO BE WASHED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO SUBMERGE LARGERST POT AND PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE POT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR INCLUDING: COOKED RICE, ONIONS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST KEEP ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND NON WORKING MICROWAVE. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON GRILL AND COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT NEXT INSPECTION
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Jan 20, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. Wall that had exposed raw wood in rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 12, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mawa Paradise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mawa Paradise on file is from Jan 5, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mawa Paradise?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mawa Paradise.
Has Mawa Paradise's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mawa Paradise have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mawa Paradise means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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