Canvass
Apr 8, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Cafe Paris
3307 N Clark St
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
May 16, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PRESENT AT THE FRONT HAND SINK SEPARATING FROM THE DUMP SINK IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD PROTECTING THE SINKS FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE WORKING WITH NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR BACK OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE PATIO TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT TRASH, LOOSE PIECES OF METAL, AND SHELF PIECES COVERING THE FLOOR. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL TRASH AND BROKEN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE HVAC CLOSET BEHIND THE FRONT CASH REGISTER/SERVICE AREA TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT TRASH AND LOOSE COFFEE CUPS AND SUGAR PACKETS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LOOSE TRASH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF TRASH BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON ALL LIGHTS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 4, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source