Harlem Cafe

2723 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2021

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Harlem Cafe is still short, with only one visit logged. On Aug 25, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Harlem Cafe since Aug 25, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Harlem Cafe's 58 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2021

License

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST MAKE CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED RO REPLACE ALL BURN OUT BULBS IN REAR DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harlem Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harlem Cafe on file is from Aug 25, 2021. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Harlem Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harlem Cafe.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harlem Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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