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HARVEST GRILL

540 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HARVEST GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630270

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FUACET. MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614060

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612881

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612285

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT DUMP SINKS AND HAND SINKS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICECREAM SCOOPS, KNIVES BEING STORED ON GREASE TRAP UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF WALLS IN REAR PREP PEELING OFF INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589855

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer at front prep cooler, instructed to provide.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice build-up noted on prep cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572989

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: In-use utensils kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensils according to health code. i,e.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2547169

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE. DARK FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511200

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320943

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CREAM CHEESE AT 45.7F, MILK AT 44.9, AND PANCAKE BATTER AT 47.4. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP LINE WITH DIRTY GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214039

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING RAW AVOCADO, READY TO EAT FOOD, FOR AVOCADO PUREE AT BACK PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS, AT A VALUE OF $18.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS, LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND COLD SIDE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WALK IN COOLER: 51.3F, 3LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE, AT VALUE OF $2.00 62.0F, 10LBS OF (POUCHED) LIQUID EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 60.0F, 5LBS, SHELLED EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 56.7F, 3LBS OF HARD BOILED EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 60.2, 2LBS OF FETA CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 -4 DRAWER COOLER: 59.3F, 3.5LBS OFLAMB MEAT BALLS, AT A VALUE OF $ 12.00 49.8F, 1.50LBS OF COOKED PEAS, AT A VALUE OF $2.50 47.8F, 1.5LBS OF SAUTEED OINIS, AT A VALUE OF $0.45 47.6F, .25LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBERS, AT A VALUE OF $0.25 47.8F, 80Z OF PANADA CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 48.9F, 3LBS OF MINT YOUGURT, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 47.8F, 2LBS CREAM FRESH CHEESE, 10OZ, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 49.8F, 7.5LBS OF HOUSE MADE BBQ, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 61.3F, 4LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE, AT A VALUE OF $3.00 60.0F, 5LBS OF COOKED BUFFALO WINGS, AT A COST OF $7.00 60.0F, 5LBS OF BLANCHED POTATOE FIRES, AT A VALUE OF $0.70 54.3F, 3LBS OF CANTALOUPE FRUIT SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $1.20 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 55LBS AT A VALUE OF $70.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR LESS FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11- OBSERVED 4 DRAWER TOP LOADING REACH IN COOLER UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 66.5F, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS). UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO SERVICE UNIT AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 41F. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059220

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION NOTED UNDER INSULATION OF COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966319

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL CART NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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