Harding Cafe

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Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR (NEAR GARAGE DOORS) IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED TOMATOES COOLING ON OPEN, UNCOVERED TRAYS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVER OF FOOD ITEMS OR STORE IN AN AREA SUCH THAT IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED IN-USE KNIFE STORED IN CARDBOARD WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER LIDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN-USE UTENSILS ON AN EASILY-CLEANABLE, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

2. Nov 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Sep 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM LEFT OF THE GARAGE DOOR IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADS TO ANOTHER BUSINESS) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PES HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

4. Aug 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

5. Jul 26, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER BEING USED IN GARAGE ATTACHED TO PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FROM GARAGE AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, ICE MACHINE AT BAR, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

6. Jul 22, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER BEING USED IN GARAGE ATTACHED TO PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FROM GARAGE AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, ICE MACHINE AT BAR, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.