Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2015
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Across the available record, Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill's record stops at Mar 17, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 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: VIOLATION FROM ORIGINAL INSPECTION-STILL HAS TIME TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE: OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON MAIN BAR FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. TAGGED BOTH MACHINES HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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 A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441256 DATED 6-17-14 NOT CORRECTED: "RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON MAIN BAR FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATUREOF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 55.3F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 64.3F, COLESLAW 52.3F,BEER BUTTER 51.8F, TOMATOES 52.4F, SPINACH 56.3F AND BLT SAUCE 51.4F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 15LBS OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINES WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BLACK BEAN BURGER, HONEY CHICKEN BRIE, SOUPS, CATFISH PO'BOY, BLACKENED CHICKEN ETC,.INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TEST TRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. RUSTY AND DIRTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BEER BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF KITCHEN ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM (HARMONY SIDE). MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL BARS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE FRYER, AND BELOW THE DISHMACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill.
Has Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Schubas Tavern/Harmony Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Schubas Tavern/Harmony 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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