SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HARBOR CHICKEN & SEAFOOD MARKET.

EAT. 78/100

2018-2020 W 63RD ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2025 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL) IN NEED OF CLEANING, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND CLEAN ROLLING CARTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMP AND TWO COMP SINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 24
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.

MAR 14
2025
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE,ROLLING CARTS, GRILL TABLE,CORRAL,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM BUCKETS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593851 5/2/24 NOT CORRECTED- #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYER STRAINER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & LOBBY.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 2
2024
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND OVERHEAD RACK.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYER STRAINER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK & TOILET IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & LOBBY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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AUG 24
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP FAUCET BASE AND A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGE) IN THE WASHROOM AND FRONT LOBBY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

OCT 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILNNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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