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HARMONY RESTAURANT

6525 W ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for HARMONY RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631932

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER TABLES STORED IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED. (PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED/SANITIZED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GRAY REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREA (BACK REAR CORNER) WITH BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD RESIUDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614477

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588606

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA WITH ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON WALL OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM OVER TEA PREP AREA TO BE COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588216

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AREA, AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF THE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND WAREWASHING COMPARTMENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON WALL OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM OVER TEA PREP AREA TO BE COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578509

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1" OPENINGS IN WNDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT 16 MESH SREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLER FAN GUARDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ALONG CEILINGS, WALLS, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PET HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577779

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DSIH WASHING AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE WOK, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAPER GOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1" OPENINGS IN WNDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT 16 MESH SREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLER FAN GUARDS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ALONG CEILINGS, WALLS, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PET HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567108

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR, AND WALLS , CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566618

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN DISHES IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A2&B)THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS ON TABLE AT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 67.0F, LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF EGGROLL MIXTURE AT 63.0F, AND DOZEN EGGS AT 64.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563731

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563337

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRWELL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. OVER 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED FLYING IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE (BAG OF ONIONS) ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CONTAINER OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ENTIRE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553889

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553553

Location recorded for this inspection · HARMONY RESTAURANT · 6525 W ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA: SHRIMP 50.9F, WHITE TUNA FISH 50.1F, TUNA 50.4F, CRAB 49.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60638

215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    PassInspected
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    Out of BusinessInspected

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