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HARPER THEATER

5238 S HARPER AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

MOVIE THEATRE

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HARPER THEATER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575391

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2365901

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976516

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT OF SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND IN HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET OF FOOD SPILLS AND TRASH IN SAME AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386602

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILES AT ENTRY WAY TO THEATRE #4

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT'S NOT WORKING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386580

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER 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: OBSERVED ALL FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR AND ALL THEATRE DOORS ADJACENT TO COMMON HALLWAY ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DELIVERY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHEESE SAUCE,HOT DOGS,PIZZA,ETC.)MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILES AT ENTRY WAY TO THEATRE #4.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT'S NOT WORKING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1473384

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN CORNER AREA AT LEFT SIDE OF NEWLY INSTALLED WALK-IN COOLER; SEAL HOLE. SOME DUST AND PARTICLES ON FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER STORAGE SHELVES: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319317

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: EXIT DOORS IN REAR HALLWAY NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FINISH INSTALLING THE ICE CHEST UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ICE CHEST TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319284

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1300859

Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER THEATER · 5238 S HARPER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2192838.

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