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Harmony Restaurant

6525 W Archer Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 26, 2026

33

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

13

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 26, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER TABLES STORED IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED. (PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED/SANITIZED AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GRAY REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISREPAIR AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREA (BACK REAR CORNER) WITH BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD RESIUDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN TEA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 26, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2022Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2013CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 24, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60638

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Harmony Restaurant — questions

Did Harmony Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
Harmony Restaurant at 6525 W Archer Ave was inspected on Feb 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 33 inspections on record it has failed 13 times.
What violations were cited at Harmony Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER TABLES STORED IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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