HARVEST FOOD

4949 N ELSTON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60630

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility was last ordered closed on 04/11/2025.

Why was it closed?

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/11/2025 CLOSURE .

No violations were found during this inspection.

Closure History

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Closure Details

Health code violations

Inspection History

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS GROUND MEAT WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROUND MEATS IN LARGE MEAT PREPARATION ROOM STORED IN BOWLS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH NO DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $120. INSTRUCTED TO DATEMARK ALL TCS ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DOORS AT REAR LOADING DOCK AREA AND IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING OUT OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 25 LIVE ROACHES IN CABINETS AND ON WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR HANDWAHSING SINK IN LARGE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND DROPPINGS FROM FACILITY, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. FROM OUTDOOR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILD CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF LARGE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE ITEMS IN FACILITY.
  • WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TOILET TISSUE IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CENTRAL LOADING DOCK AREA AND OUTSIDE AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE OFFICE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 5 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. WASHBOWL IN MAIN TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72.8F AND WASHBOWL IN OFFICE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72.3F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ACCEPTABLE RANGES BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN LARGE AND SMALL MEAT PREP ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2 PREP AREAS (REAR BREAD PREP AREA WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER DOUGH PREP AREA ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING) WITHOUT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN LARGE MEAT PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

No violations found.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 212
inspection_date 2025-04-11
standardized_result closure
original_result Out of Business

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 284002
inspection_date 2024-05-28
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS GROUND MEAT WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 16.
violation_description FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 3
violation_code 23.
violation_description PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
violation_comment OBSERVED GROUND MEATS IN LARGE MEAT PREPARATION ROOM STORED IN BOWLS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH NO DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $120. INSTRUCTED TO DATEMARK ALL TCS ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 4
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 5
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 6
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED OPEN DOORS AT REAR LOADING DOCK AREA AND IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING OUT OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Violation 7
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED 25 LIVE ROACHES IN CABINETS AND ON WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR HANDWAHSING SINK IN LARGE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND DROPPINGS FROM FACILITY, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 8
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment OBSERVED OUTDOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. FROM OUTDOOR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 9
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment OBSERVED SOILD CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF LARGE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE ITEMS IN FACILITY.
Violation 10
violation_code 48.
violation_description WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
violation_comment OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 11
violation_code 52.
violation_description SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Violation 12
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TOILET TISSUE IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 13
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CENTRAL LOADING DOCK AREA AND OUTSIDE AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
Violation 14
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Violation 15
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE OFFICE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Violation 16
violation_code 57.
violation_description ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
violation_comment OBSERVED 5 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Violation 17
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. WASHBOWL IN MAIN TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72.8F AND WASHBOWL IN OFFICE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72.3F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ACCEPTABLE RANGES BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 18
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN LARGE AND SMALL MEAT PREP ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Violation 19
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED 2 PREP AREAS (REAR BREAD PREP AREA WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER DOUGH PREP AREA ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING) WITHOUT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 20
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN LARGE MEAT PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Violation 21
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 22
violation_code 3.
violation_description MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
violation_comment OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 23
violation_code 5.
violation_description PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
violation_comment OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 66063
inspection_date 2023-09-05
standardized_result pass
original_result Not Ready

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 66063
inspection_date 2023-09-05
standardized_result pass
original_result Not Ready

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