NOV 5
2025
PASS · 0 violations
PARADISE PARK.
Chicago Health Dept
1913-1917 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 25
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
JUN 17
2025
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
MAY 22
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS.
MAR 27
2025
PASS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
MAR 22
2023
PASS 1 violation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
OCT 28
2021
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BAR SINKS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AROUND ONIONS AND BAR WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 2
2020
PASS 1 violation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
JUL 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
JUN 11
2019
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ROOF TOP BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 8
2018
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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