Did Paradise Food pass its last health inspection?

Paradise Food at 206 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Aug 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Paradise Food?

The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEANUP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Paradise Food

206 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60624 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 27, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 27, 2026

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEANUP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ELECTRICAL BOX BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN COOLERS.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LOOSE CEILING PANELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 27, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2025	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2025	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Paradise Food — questions

Did Paradise Food pass its last health inspection?: Paradise Food at 206 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Aug 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Paradise Food?: The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEANUP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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