Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets, Inc.

May 18, 2011 · Fail

🪳cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings0

← Back to the current restaurant page

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL AND ON ELECTRICAL BOX (OUTSIDE LIGHTS AND TREE LIGHTS) ALONG SOUTH WALL IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PAPER PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. STRONG URINE ODOR IN MEN KITCHEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN WASHROOMS. ALL TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM ODORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 26
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. 38/REPAIR LEAKING PIPE NEAR TOILET IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. COVER,LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR, CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES, IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN DRY STORAGE (RAW FISH), MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WEST BANQUET ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN SOUTH LOBBY.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. STORE CLEAN LINENS OFF FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 4, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in Morgan Park

See every restaurant in Morgan Park →

About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.