Harry's Grill
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Harry's Grill nine times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Jan 4, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Harry's Grill's record stops at Jan 4, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Harry's Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jan 4, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2021
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A COMMERCIAL GRADE DUMPSTER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ATTACH BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE ON WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.5F, BUTTERMILK AT 48.2F, CHEESE AT 52.5F, CHICKEN AT 50.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $220. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND WASHROOM AND CLOSETS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 148.3F) IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 12, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN COOKING AREA NOT SEALED. SEAL SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INTO CEILING WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR AT REAR NOT SELF-CLOSING. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Grill on file is from Jan 4, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harry's Grill.
Has Harry's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harry's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Grill 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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