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SCHUBAS TAVERN/HARMONY GRILL

3159 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SCHUBAS TAVERN/HARMONY GRILL has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 8 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: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2015. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on June 17, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on December 17, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 18 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 38. 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.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 38. 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.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 16. 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).
    • 18. 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.
    • 19. 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.
    • 29. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 38. 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.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. 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).
    • 3. 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).
    • 16. 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)
    • 21. * 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR ICE BIN OF KITCHEN ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM (HARMONY SIDE). MUST REPLACE.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL BARS.
    • 35. 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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