Paradise Park
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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The health department has logged 12 inspections at Paradise Park, the earliest from 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paradise Park is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
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Jun 17, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER IN THE INDOOR PATIO AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
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May 22, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOM-MADE, REUSABLE ALUMINIUM COCKTAIL CUPS AT THE BAR WITH NO FOOD-GRADE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE.
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BAR SINKS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AROUND ONIONS AND BAR WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jul 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE: SLICED TURKEY AT 49.1F, SLICED SAUSAGE AT 48.6F, SLICED TURKEY AT 48.2F, AND SLICED CHICKEN AT48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $15. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ROOF TOP BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AND THE WAITRESS STATION(DRINKS)NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXPOSED PIPES,RAFTER AND JOIST). MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Park on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Park?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paradise Park.
Has Paradise Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Park have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paradise Park 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 Paradise Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Park is inspected around two times per year on average.
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