Cal-Harbor Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2021
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Score
Cal-Harbor Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 2, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Cal-Harbor Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. COOKING AND HANDLING FOODS, EGGS, RICE-159.F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CAN GOOD SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE.HOWEVER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT DISCLOSED ( EGGS, STEAKS, HAMBURGERS) FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMER ADVISOREY MUST CLEARLY STATE AS REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACK HOLDER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR POTATOE BOXES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ( PIC)TO PROVIDE. PRIORITYFOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, ( STEAKS, EGGS). INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS WHERE ANY RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ARE SERVED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF GRILL OIL IN LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NEAR BAR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT INSIDE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AREA OF ICE MACHINES IN LOWER FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND PAINT CANS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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May 30, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN PASTRY/MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND DEEP FREEZERS IN LOWER LEVEL.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN PASTRY/MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTTOM SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FANS INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DIPPING WELL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND REPLACE THE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PER CITY CODE.
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Dec 5, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT 48.9F, THE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER WAS ALSO READING 48.OF WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,RANGE FROM 49.8F TO 56.7F FOOD ITEMS ARE EGGS,1 ROLL OF GROUND BEEF,SLICED ONIONS,AND SLICED TOMATOES,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 22LBS TOTAL COST $53.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REPAIR THE THERMOMETER OUT SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND INSTALL A THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER UNTIL THERMOMETER IS REPAIRED ON WALK-IN COOLER
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May 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, SPILLS). ELEVATE BREAD OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL VENTS IN UPPER DINING AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET IN CORNER/DEBRIS,MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON PIPE BEHIND COOLER IN PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cal-Harbor Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cal-Harbor Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cal-Harbor Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cal-Harbor Restaurant.
Has Cal-Harbor Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cal-Harbor Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cal-Harbor Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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