HARMONY RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRWELL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. OVER 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED FLYING IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE (BAG OF ONIONS) ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CONTAINER OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

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.