HARLEM CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

2723 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

1 inspection on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2021.

Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST MAKE CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED RO REPLACE ALL BURN OUT BULBS IN REAR DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

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