SCHUBAS TAVERN/HARMONY GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2015.

Last inspected Mar 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 24
2015
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION FROM ORIGINAL INSPECTION-STILL HAS TIME TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE: OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON MAIN BAR FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 23
2015
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. TAGGED BOTH MACHINES HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441256 DATED 6-17-14 NOT CORRECTED: "RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON MAIN BAR FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AND AT THE BAR IN THE CONCERT HALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATUREOF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 55.3F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 64.3F, COLESLAW 52.3F,BEER BUTTER 51.8F, TOMATOES 52.4F, SPINACH 56.3F AND BLT SAUCE 51.4F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 15LBS OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINES WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BLACK BEAN BURGER, HONEY CHICKEN BRIE, SOUPS, CATFISH PO'BOY, BLACKENED CHICKEN ETC,.INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE SANDWICHES PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Food Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TEST TRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. RUSTY AND DIRTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT.

MAY 15
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ELEVATE BEER BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

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DEC 17
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE BIN OF KITCHEN ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM (HARMONY SIDE). MUST REPLACE.

JUN 23
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL BARS.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE FRYER, AND BELOW THE DISHMACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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