Indian Paradise
2257 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2845544
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED STORAGE CARTS STORING VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (SEASONINGS, DRIED SPICES, ETC) IN REAR SPACE IN BASEMENT UNDER PLUMBING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO TANDOOR EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT GASKETS WHICH ARE TORN AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOLING UNIT STORED IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLS ON INTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR YARD STORAGE SPACE AS WELL AS REAR BASEMENT WITH STORED UNUSED ITEMS (RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL BASE/COVING IN STORAGE AREA NEAR BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-20-23 INSPECTION # 2577490.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-10.214(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED NO FOOD STORAGE SHELVES PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 21, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED (2) 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURES OF 45F AND 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO FOOD STORAGE SHELVES PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.