Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets

11901 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60643
Catering
Last inspected: May 29, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets dates to May 29, 2012.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
May 29, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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May 28, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEEDS MORE DETAILED CLEANING. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEEDS MORE DETAILED CLEANING IN CORNERS, UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED MORE DETAILED CLEANING.
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May 27, 2011
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#543382 ON 5-18-11 18 FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN MECHANICAL ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM. 26 NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 33 CLEAN FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS. 35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/ REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM AND BANQUET AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, BANQUET AREA AND SOUTH LOBBY (IN ALL AREAS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MECHANICAL AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR SPRAYER ON SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.
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May 25, 2011
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL SANITATION OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING WAIT STATION TRAYS WITH HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMP SINK OR DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H72244
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#543382 ON 5-18-11 18 FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN MECHANICAL ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE. 26 NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. 33 CLEAN FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS. 35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR, CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM AND BANQUET AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND SOUTH LOBBY. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR SPRAYER ON SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.
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May 18, 2011
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL AND ON ELECTRICAL BOX (OUTSIDE LIGHTS AND TREE LIGHTS) ALONG SOUTH WALL IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PAPER PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. STRONG URINE ODOR IN MEN KITCHEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN WASHROOMS. ALL TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM ODORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. 38/REPAIR LEAKING PIPE NEAR TOILET IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. COVER,LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR, CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES, IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN DRY STORAGE (RAW FISH), MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WEST BANQUET ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN SOUTH LOBBY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. STORE CLEAN LINENS OFF FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.
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Jan 4, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE NEAR TOILET IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Dec 15, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN LINEN ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WEST BANQUET STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX AND WATER HEATER ALSO ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AN ALONG MIDDLE FRAME OF DOUBLE DOORS, VIP ROOM EMERGENCY EXIT 1/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR, KITCHEN REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H70868
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE ON REPORT #284507 DATED 8-18-10 AND #284869 DATED 8-30-10: 31 PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN, 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS. 38 REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. 41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H70868
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STOPPERS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. DISH MACHINE MUST BE OPERABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKETS NEAR POP MACHINE.
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Sep 2, 2010
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 30, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 18, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE 138.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H64469
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FILE CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER ALUMINUM PANS IN REAR STORAGE. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BANQUET STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: BANQUET EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64469
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM (CHIPPED PAINT)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE, LIQUOR, ETC).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets on file is from May 29, 2012. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets.

Has Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.