The Harper Theater

Chicago Health Dept

5238 S HARPER AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2024

Inspection history

OCT 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE THAT A PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ARE NEEDED AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPPING OR SERVING OF TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING AND/OR RUNNING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS IN THE FRONT AREAS AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

MAY 4
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WOOD CABINET AT HANDSINK AREA AND WOOD CABINET AT BEER AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. WOOD THAT IS WATER DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

APR 26
2023
FAIL 14 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE THAT A PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ARE NEEDED AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPPING OR SERVING OF TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM ARE WITH NO HOT WATER. 1 HANDSINK WATER IS NOT AVAILBLE FOR TESTING. HANDSINKS ARE AUTOMATIC FAUCETS, THEY MUST DISPENSE WATER AND HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL FOR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND COMPLETE LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WOOD CABINET AT HANDSINK AREA AND WOOD CABINET AT BEER AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. WOOD THAT IS WATER DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

POPCORN STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL OIL SPILL AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

BOTH MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRI BUILD UP. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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