The Paramos' Grill
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, The Paramos' Grill has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The Paramos' Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN THE STORAGE/UTILITY ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE/UTILITY ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SMALL PLATES IN THE FOOD PREPARARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Dec 27, 2024
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 74.6F. INSTRUCTED RUNNING HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER WHO MADE ADJUSTMENT AND WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 102.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SHELF IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES/BOWLS AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES OVERHEAD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNUNG HOT WATER IN SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 74.6F. INSTRUCTED RUNNING HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER WHO MADE ADJUSTMENT AND WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 102.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SHELF IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES/BOWLS AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES OVERHEAD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2023
License
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR CONTRACT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Paramos' Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Paramos' Grill on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Paramos' Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Paramos' Grill.
Has The Paramos' Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Paramos' Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Paramos' Grill 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 The Paramos' Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Paramos' Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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