Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2021
95
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant's record stops at Dec 22, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Dec 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Dec 16, 2021
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE /SPILL KIT AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Jan 26, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK ON PREMISES, WHILE FOOD BEING HANDLED. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING,IN FRONT OF IT WAS DELIVERED FOOD: CONTAINERS OF OIL AND BAGS OF DRY FOOD. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBILE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. AFTER MY REQUEST ITEMS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C), "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT ACCROSS FROM COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. ALSO MUST REPLACE NYLON STRING THAT HOLDS PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW
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Nov 29, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE /PLAN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184526 DATED 7/12/18 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INTO A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT. #47 TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE SERVICE COOLER FOR THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 CERTIFICATES OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT ACCROSS FROM COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Jul 12, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALLERGY TRAINING PROVIDED BY FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK ON REMISES INACCESSIBLE WITH BUCKET, LARGE EMPTY CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE APRON INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE CONTAINERS FROM THE FRONT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK ALL THE TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030 (C) (CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INTO A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT AND MUST PROVIDE A DRAINAGE FOR WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON TABLES AND SHELVING AT THE REAR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Aug 23, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER,NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER ACROSS THE COKING EQUIPMENT AT INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F TOP PART, INSIDE TWO DOOR BOTTOM PART AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49.6F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:PORK,SHRIMP,FRESH EGGS,ETC. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE UNIT".COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.REPAIR CAUSE. 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 FOOD STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.7F,48.6F AND 50F; NODDLES AT TEMP OF 51.9F; SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 46.6F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.8F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 50.2F; TOFU IN WATER AT TEMP OF 50F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 8,VALUE 12. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING, AND STORING GRAY CONTAINER WHICH WAS USED FOR RAW MIXTURE TO FILL DOUGH FOR EGG ROLLS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AFTER FISHING SLICING RAW CHICKEN TOOK THE CONTAINER WASHED,RINSED AND STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.BOTH TIME NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EMPTY BUCKETS,BUCKETS WITH DIRTY LINENS,BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER WITH UNKNOWN ITEMS IN IT ALL STORED AROUND THE SAID SINK,ALSO EMPTY GALLONS OF OIL REPLACED INSIDE THE OIL CONTAINERS AND ON TOP THOSE BOXES WAS STORED DELIVERED ITEMS.UNABLE TO SEE THE SINK NOR ABLE TO WASH HANDS. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AND ITEMS MENTIONED MOVED TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS TO STORE MENTIONED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE HELD UP WITH BROKEN POROUS PIECE OF WOOD AND BLACK DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES INSIDE THE DOORS OF COOLERS ON RUBBER GASKET.FILTERS,HOOD,PIPES AND EXTINGUISHERS EXTREMELY GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY AND WITH FOOD DEBRIS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HANDLES OF THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ARE STICKY AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. SCOOPS USED TO PICK UP DRY FOOD INGREDIENT:SUGAR,ETC ARE EXTREMELY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD.FOUND USED SHOES INSIDE THE PRESSER CABBAGE METAL COLANDER BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKET OF THE SAME COOLER AND THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS, BOX OF PRPPER, BOX OF COOKING OIL ETC, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL VENT COVER IN FRONT OF THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH DUST BUILD -UP, MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS. SEAL ALL HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561284 DATED 7/14/2015.#31- OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS LIKE GROCERY BAGS AND TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS. #33-THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.#33- DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP (I,E. FLOUR, SUGAR, MSG, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO CONTAINERS OF ONIONS AND ALL BOX OF COOKING OIL MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PIANT AND RE PAINT WALLS. SEAL ALL HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN EGG ROLL FILLER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.6F AND A CONTAINER OF RAW DEVENIED SHRIMP IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT 47.9F. INTERNAL WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS 37F AND THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT WAS 38.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALKL-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS LIKE GROCERY BAGS AND TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A CUTTING BOARD STORED BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PREP ITEMS IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM ITEMS BEING WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A CARDBOARD LINER UNDER THE STEAM TABLE; THE AREA MENTIONED ABOVE IS ALSO SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD, USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA UNDER THE STEAM TABLE- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP (I,E. FLOUR, SUGAR, MSG, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED 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: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON AND INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.0F TO 52.5F,STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH WATER,WHICH WATER TEMP WAS 89,7F.PRODUCTS WAS STORED ON FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK. TWO LARGE CONTAINER OF MIXED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES TO FILL EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; 50.2F; AND 52F.COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 56F,BOTH PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY BUSINESS OWNER. POUNDS 30,VALUE 100. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN STAFF WASHROOM NOR ON PREMISES. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT OF IT CONTAINERS OF OIL,THREE OTHER BUCKETS,A BOX OF PREPACKAGED FOODS AND DEFROSTING OPENED FOOD.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. PERSONALLY MOVED ITEMS TO WASH MY HANDS. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WERE BOUGHT NEXT DOOR. PAPER TOWELS/ HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN RINGS,CHICKEN NUGGET AND OTHER FOOD STORED ON TOP OILED, RIPPED BROWN PAPER BAGS AND CARDBOARDS.ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED ON TOP CHEESE CLOTHS OR WAX PAPER.ALSO OILED,FOOD STAINS,GRIMES ETC, CARDBOARDS ARE STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID CARD BOARDS, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEEPING WATER AT BASE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POTABLE FANS ON TOP THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,ALSO VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS,CORNERS,UNDER SHELVES AND INSIDE WALK0IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED 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: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON AND INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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67
Jan 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON METAL RACK IN FRONT OF THE EXIT REAR DOOR AT TEMP OF 68.8F TO 74.4F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5, VALUE 13. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,AT REAR STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INCLUDED HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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78
Apr 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE FRONT STAND UP COOLER (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER), INTERIOR OF CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL, EXTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant.
Has Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Three Harmony Chinese Restaurant 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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