Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HARPER CENTER on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627097
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DELI PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152160
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, PIZZA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA,ALSO PIZZA AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OFFICES,AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151999
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,PIZZA AREA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA, ALSO IN PIZZA AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND I COMP. SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THE SINK IN EMPLOYEES LOUNGE AREA, ALSO AT SPICE STATION LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY REAR OUTSIDE OFFICES, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319429
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319400
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319380
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SALAD BAR COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 55 LBS OF SUSHI,EDAMAME,MILK,SALSA,YOUGURT,VEGAN SANDWICHES,VEGAN ENTREES,RAW BEEF,RAW CHICKEN,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED TURKEY,TUNA,CHEESE,HUMMUS,EGGS AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.7-53.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-00A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS,ON LEDGES ON THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE GRILL AND CHEF'S TABLE PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158227
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSER,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDER CABINETS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657343
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657287
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657286
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREAS, ON CONTAINERS AT SALAD BARS, WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AREAS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, DISH MACHINE, TRASH CANS, ATTACHMENTS AT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657274
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND OR PLACE SAID FOOD ITEMS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALK IN COOLER AT COFFEE PREP STATION, AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657272
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UNDER COUNTER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F (NO FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT AT THIS TIME) AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND OR PLACE SAID FOOD ITEMS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALK IN COOLER AT COFFEE PREP STATION, AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531375
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER CENTER · 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60637
172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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