HARMONY RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN DISHES IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A2&B)THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS ON TABLE AT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 67.0F, LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF EGGROLL MIXTURE AT 63.0F, AND DOZEN EGGS AT 64.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: 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: 6-501.12: 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.