Paramount Events

3430 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Catering

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Paramount Events appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. Paramount Events was last inspected on Sep 12, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Paramount Events is from Sep 12, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paramount Events is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:19 POUNDS OF COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 111.2F TO 120F; 35 POUNDS OF REFILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 66.5F TO 67.8F;BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 54, VALUE 188.73.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074228-16

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(STANDING WATER).

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(WATER PIE ON WALL IS LEAKING),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Jun 24, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 22, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 81F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT WATER ABOVE 110F IS NEEDED TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDUP OVENS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS AND COOLERS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paramount Events last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paramount Events on file is from Sep 12, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Paramount Events' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paramount Events have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paramount Events 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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