HARMONY RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SEASONINGS BY THE COOKING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENTS IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND OPENED LARGE CANS OF PRODUCT BEING STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE PRODUCT HAS BEEN OPEN TO STORE REMAINDER OF IT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL IT.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUST ON THE LEGS AND SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS)AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/FOOD/GREASE, ETC. STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. PREP TABLES AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS (WOMEN'S ROOM VENTS HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF SOMETHING ON IT) NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.