Harmony Nursing & Rehab Ctr

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Mar 25, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 20 live small flies on the walls and ceiling and equipments in the kitchen food prep/dishwashing areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust or replace the shelves and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean bottom storage compartments of the kitchen steam tables and storage racks in the dishwashing areas to remove spilled dried-up food debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at manual sink stopper underneath the far right compartment at the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the staff women washroom.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen prep/dishwashing areas to remove spilled debris including the floor drains near the 3-compartment sink area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the kitchen prep/dishwashing areas to remove accumualation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Apr 29, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink next to the dishwashing 3-compartment sink not accessible for use;storing container with cleaning equipment;sponges etc.in said sink while employee actively washing dishes during this inspection.instructed management to make all hand sinks accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed (tcs foods) at improper temperatures being held hot held in kitchen steamtable:cooked chopped meatballs temperatures ranging from 115.9f-124.7f and cooked pureed green peas temperatures ranging from 124.7f-124.9f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 6#'s of food worth $60.instructed management to hot hold (tcs foods) at 135f or hotter at all times.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with spilled dry foods in the dry storage room.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 4, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sink in prep area. Hot water in sink was measured at 50 f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum water temperature of 100 f for hot water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink blocked by bucket and chemical container stored in sink. Instructed manager to remove items from hand washing sink and ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and used for hand washing only. Manager removed items from sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black build up on wall around 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 11, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent contamination. No milk crates (inside dry food storage room).

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 1 compartment sink (across cooking line).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls with black moldlike build-up next to dishmachine.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep cooking area especially under and behind cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 28, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2522983 on 7/21/21: 38 - observed approximately 30 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and equipment in the storage room, prep area, and dish washing areas. Management instructed to eliminate the pest activity through regular pest control service and sanitation. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8. Jul 21, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: The exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink is not accessible for use. There was a garbage can and a prep table stored in front of the hand washing sink. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels were provided at the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chicken being thawed in the food prep area in a container of standing water. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area, dry storage room and dish washing area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water between the floor tiles in the dish washing area. Regrout the floor tiles in the dish washing area around the 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 17, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly marked hand washing sinks.(man's washroom)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean wall and wall caulking behind dish machine area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jul 30, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure for cleaning when a patron or employee experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand sink in the dish washing area by the 3 compt sink. Must install with hand soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out on the walls of exposed hand sink. Must re caulk and maintain. Exterior sides surfaces of the stoves with dust and grease accumulated. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged walls by the exposed hand sink in the kitchen and walls above the faucet of the mop sink 4th floor. Must repair the walls, make it smooth easily cleanable. Missing wall tiles on the walls of the mop sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Sep 25, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Sep 18, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine.observed black/pink slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine which used for human consumption.management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear kitchen exit doors not insect/rodent proofed,approximately 1/4" inch mode of entry at bottom center of said doors.also,observed 2 live fruit flies in kitchen/dry storage room,and 1 live house fly in the dry storage room.instructed to remove pests and make said doors tight fitting all across the bottoms/corners to prevent pest entry,pest control service is now reccomended.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (chicken,rice,potatoes, etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served.premises presented a xerox copy of city of chicago sanitation certificate must be original certificate and have posted as required. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dishwashing facilities not maintained or operated.observed the garbage disposal unit waste water not draining,plumbing is clogged.also,left and right manual lever stoppers at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink are leaking.instructed to repair said garbage disposal unit and drain lines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste waters and repair plumbing leaks and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced. Observed worned-out blackened caulk along the dishmachine unit,above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to replace caulk and maintain surfaces to smooth,easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean sides of kitchen cooking equipments,manual can opener on prep table and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed dim lighting inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide a brighter bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler(s) with no proof of food handler training.instructed to provide.

13. Oct 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on rear of condenser inside walk in cooler also observed food build up on lower side of dishmachine drain boards. Must remove dust and food build up at said areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on wall under dishmachine area drain boards. Must clean wall and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side faucet dripping. Must maintain sink faucet.

14. Mar 17, 2015 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Mar 10, 2015 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster with lid in poor repair, and over flowing garbage. Instructed manager that outside dumpster lid must be closed at all times and tight fitting rodent proofed lid. Citation issued serious. 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Chipping shelves in walk-in cooler, needs replaces or sealed,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at one of two exposed hand sinks, instructed to repair,