Harding Cafe
Clean record — passed all 6 inspections
2025-09-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR (NEAR GARAGE DOORS) IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED TOMATOES COOLING ON OPEN, UNCOVERED TRAYS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVER OF FOOD ITEMS OR STORE IN AN AREA SUCH THAT IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE KNIFE STORED IN CARDBOARD WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER LIDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN-USE UTENSILS ON AN EASILY-CLEANABLE, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
2024-11-15 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2023-09-13 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM LEFT OF THE GARAGE DOOR IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADS TO ANOTHER BUSINESS) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PES HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2022-08-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2021-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER BEING USED IN GARAGE ATTACHED TO PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FROM GARAGE AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, ICE MACHINE AT BAR, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2021-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER BEING USED IN GARAGE ATTACHED TO PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FROM GARAGE AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, ICE MACHINE AT BAR, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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