PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FUACET. MUST REPAIR.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965353
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE AT THE BUFFET LINE. NOTED OPEN BOWLS OF OATMEAL AND OATMEAL TOPPINGS, BUTTER, PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY STORED ON THE SELF SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SELF SERVICE ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447833
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD SIDE OF PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE/BEVERAGE AREA UNACCESSIBLE WITH 2 LARGE COFFEE DISPENSORS STATIONED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AT HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR STRIPPED/LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER AT REAR WHERE DISHES ARE STORED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439618
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199300
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF SCRAMBLED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 119 F AND 124.8 F. 2 QTS SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 104 F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT SET ON LOW TEMPERATURE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS INCLUDING : 2 QTS JAMS, 1 QT HONEY, 1 QT ASSORTED DRIED FRUITS AND NUTS AND 1 QT GRANOLA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC/CONTAMINATION. NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC/CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOODS FOUND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWL FOUND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. BOWL DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FOUND ON RIGHT NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335319
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138300
Location recorded for this inspection · HARVEST GRILL · 540 N MICHIGAN 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: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA DESPENSERS GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569533
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: THE SNEEZEGUARDS AT COLD OR HOT BUFFET LINES MUST EXTEND TO COVER ALL OPEN FOOD FOR SELF-SERVICE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER SINKS AT COFFEE STATIONS MUST BE KETP CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMP SINK & SOME HARD TO REACH DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON BOTTOM PIPE OF DUMP SINK AT WAIT STAFF AREA-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE CABINETS BELOW SINKS MUST BE REMOVED & AREAS KEPT CLEAN. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453291
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILE MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 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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