Harry's Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
95
Score
Harry's Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Harry's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Aug 2, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Harry's Sandwich Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited nine times.
Harry's Sandwich Shop's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE NON FOOD CONTACT AREA OF THE MEAT SLICER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 47.1F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HO.LDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF EGGS AT $50.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AROUND WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: leaky drip pan for walk-in cooler cooling unit, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: basement prep area ceiling in poor repair, peeling paint noted, instructed to repair or install a barrier.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. 40 POUNDS OF READY TO EAT TURKEY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN (BASEMENT) AT 45.7-50.3 DEGREES F. AND 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.1 DEGREES F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD FOOD ITEMS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED TURKEY AND CHICKEN SALAD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED APPOX $200
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 47-50 DEGREES F IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WALK IN COOLER NOT MEETING COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OF BELOW. FOOD HANDLER ADJUSTED/REPAIRED WALK IN COOLER FOR MAINTAINING COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (SANDWICH STATION). FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA OR CONVERT SINK TO HANDSINK ONLY WITH SPLASH GAURD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR FOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS IN BASEMENT FREEZER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE MEATS, ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH PIPES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER CITY CODE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE SANITIZED UTENSILS ARE STORED HAS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND DEBRIS. THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOLERS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS (MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ARE SHATTER PROOF). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND ONLY 1 STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ADDITIONAL 2. -THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN THEM ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1752157 DATED 04/19/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN: 45-NO NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION 07/19/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SURFACES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BOTH LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM BOTH AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AND THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE FREEZERS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 19, 2016
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 NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AROUND DEEP FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS LOCATED UNDER THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP IN BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: THERE 2 EMPLOYEES(COOKS) WHO NEED TO OBTAIN THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER AT VENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DUE TO EVIDENCE OF USING AS MOP SINK. REMOVE LAUNDRY TUB SINK AND INSTALL PROPER HANDSINK OR INSTALL ADDITION HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ADDITIONAL MOP SINK IS LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR AREA.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND ELIMINATE MILK CRATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE 1ST FL IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RIPPED/WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS ON 1ST FL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 4, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS(X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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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. FLOOR TILES BROKEN/DAMAGED IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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Aug 17, 2010
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: 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. Found food containers not stored properly at shelving units.
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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. Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas at lower level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Sandwich Shop on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Harry's Sandwich Shop.
Has Harry's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Sandwich Shop 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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