Harold's Chicken #24
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024
74
Score
Harold's Chicken #24 appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. Harold's Chicken #24 was last inspected on Nov 25, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Harold's Chicken #24's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. FISH SITTING IN A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, BY MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT BY/AROUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. -BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW IN TOILET ROOM OPENABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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74
May 2, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
Apr 25, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUCKET AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT START OF INSPECTION. CFM ARRIVED 30 MINUTES INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPPING, COOKING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM REAR FAN ONTO PLASTIC LINING BACK WALL AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 5, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN STORAGE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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78
Nov 19, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVES AT 12:53 P.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET BROKEN ON FRY FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALL BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF FRYER. FOUND FLOORS UNDER FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR COLE SLAW PREPARED ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO DATE MAK ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD 24 HOURS OR MORE WITH NAME AND USED OR DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Jul 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT ONLE REACHES THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FONDATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOM AREA HOT WATER TANK AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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47
Dec 6, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jun 26, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND SINKS.
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Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: COOK PLACING BREAD INTO TRAY'S FOR CHICKEN ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, ALSO CASHIER PLACE COLE SLAW CUP INTO TRAY WITH CHICKEN ORDERS WITHOUT USES GLOVES. INSTRUCT MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 4-29-15 REPORT #1386106. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE 1 AND 2 SINK. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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82
May 6, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
11 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER DESK AND COOLERS,ALONG WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN POP STORAGE SERVICE COUNTER,ON & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIVIDER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.
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Mar 28, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.
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Nov 12, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE ORDERS ARE PLACED AND THE INTERIOR OF HOSE EXTENSION ON UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND ENCLOSED AREA BY WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED(FOOD SPLATTERS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG CLEAN MOP(S) UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jul 3, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN COOLERS. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENNT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DARK CEILING TILES WITH LIGHT-COLORED ONES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS/WALL COVE WHERE LOOSE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP AREA NOT WELL LIT, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURES
36
78
Mar 8, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
95
Oct 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PTREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.1F. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
2
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR OPENING ON LEFT LOWER SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
36
82
Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ANDELEVATE STORAGE SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS.
34
95
Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
90
May 2, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
90
Apr 21, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT PROPERLY POSTED AT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST POST AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-32-020B
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86
Oct 7, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
90
May 18, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken #24 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #24 on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #24?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #24.
Has Harold's Chicken #24's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken #24 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken #24 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Harold's Chicken #24 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken #24 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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