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1455 E 57TH ST · Chicago, IL 60637
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HARPER FOODS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BAKED ON SITE MUFFINS AND BREAD FOR SALE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,BEVERAGE SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COUNTER TOP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISPLAY FLOOR,USED AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS ON SALES FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE.ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES,SHELVING UNITS,LUMBER,PIPES ETC. FROM ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,UNDER REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER,CAT & DOG FOOD DISPLAY UNIT.ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON UNDER MOST SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.FRONT ,REAR,AND BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/12/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BAKED ON SITE MUFFINS AND BREAD FOR SALE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,BEVERAGE SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COUNTER TOP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISPLAY FLOOR,USED AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS ON SALES FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE.ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES,SHELVING UNITS,LUMBER,PIPESETC. FROM ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT.
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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 AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN REAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES OF THE INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1154316 ON 05/15/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (36)PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND ABOVE OVEN. (38)PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · HARPER FOODS · 1455 E 57TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BEVERAGE MACHINES, COUNTER, CABINETS, DISPLAY SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING IN REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND ABOVE OVEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 57683.
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