Harolds #82

806- 808 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Harolds #82, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Harolds #82's record stops at Jun 24, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harolds #82 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 16, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ONSITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 3, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE. APPROX 25-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE PANS AT 80F, 10-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON COUNTER AT 80F, AND 4-LBS OF CATFISH AT 79.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT ( TCS) FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 40.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATIONS. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED DIRTY FILTERS AND HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED DIRTY FILTERS AND HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON THE REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING, AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS ON LEDGES AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LAST RECEIPT DATED 1-9-12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Jan 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVER IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSONG.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harolds #82 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harolds #82 on file is from Jun 24, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harolds #82?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harolds #82.

Has Harolds #82's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harolds #82 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harolds #82 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.