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HARRY'S CAFE @ WMS GAMING

2718 W ROSCOE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HARRY'S CAFE @ WMS GAMING has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 6, 2012. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 17, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 17, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 26, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINER HOLDING BREAD CRUMBS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA.FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA ROOM.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BY FRONT COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL GREASE FROM STAINS WALL,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ATTACHED EYE WASH STATION TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK MUST BE STRICTLY USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATE: 05/02/2014, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 18. MUST SEAL FRONT DOORS, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM, DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOF, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090, ENGINEER RUSH OUT TO HOME DEPOT TO GET SWEEPS FOR DOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY UNIT, WITH ADEQUATE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, SUCH AS THE ADDRESS,
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON HAIR, MUST COVER HAIR ON FACE AND HEAD,
  5. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROX., 20 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALLS, AND FLYING AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND PROVIDE A UP TO DATE REPORT, MUST ALSO SEAL FRONT DOORS, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM, DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY UNIT, WITH ADEQUATE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, SUCH AS THE ADDRESS,
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON HAIR, MUST COVER HAIR ON FACE AND HEAD,
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY UNIT, WITH ADEQUATE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, SUCH AS THE ADDRESS,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLE IN PREP KITCHEN, AFTER EACH USE,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NEEDS CLEAN INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND KITCHEN PREP AREA,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORAGE AREAS NEEDS BETTER ORGANIZED,
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SHOW THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON BACK OF THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTING TO THE WATER LINE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING AND WIPING TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, ETC MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORT. FRONT AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1098493 DATED 8/6/12 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOOD/FILTER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SHOW THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON BACK OF THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTING TO THE WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPTY BOXES IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING AND WIPING TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, ETC MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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