MAR 12
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HARRY'S CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
350 E SUPERIOR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 102026FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2026
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK INOPERATABLE, BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES DISCONNECTED WITH WATER VALVE TURNED OFF DUE TO WATER LEAKING IN WALL BEHIND SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F AND COLD WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT PUT ON 2 DAY WORK AROUND BY CDPH.
AUG 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
AUG 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 1/2 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND 5 POUNDS OF QUICHE ($28) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 46 AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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OCT 162024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP/ DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING INTO UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FROM 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 1ST SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 2ND BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS CEILING TILE IN UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 10/11/23 POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OCT 112022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Packaged salads in display cooler not labeled, instructed to label.
JUN 222018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →