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HARMONY RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HARMONY RESTAURANT 6525 W ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
October 17, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection License #61757
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: see 59
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABBAGE SLICER, RICE COOKER, INTERIOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, INBETWEEN WALLS WOK STATION AND STOVE, INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INBETWEEN PREP TABLES, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10/10/19 REPORT 2315720 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING (MULTI GENERATIONAL, SMALL AND LARGE ADULT) UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND INBETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE. DEAD ROACHES ALSO NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. - 43 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. - 45 INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES. - 53 HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES- CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10/10/19 REPORT 2315720 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING (MULTI GENERATIONAL, SMALL AND LARGE ADULT) UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND INBETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE. DEAD ROACHES ALSO NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. - 43 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. - 45 INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES. - 53 HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 WALLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES- CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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