Harold's Chicken #5
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2015
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Harold's Chicken #5 10 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken #5 dates to Sep 30, 2015.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Harold's Chicken #5's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD BASE/LEGGS UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK PEELING,IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE PEELING.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 4, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (NO FOOD ITEMS STORED AT THIS TIME) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER(AMBIENT AIR AT 40.9F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.0F-61.8F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 112LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $200.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS ON TOP OF SAID RECEPTACLE, AROUND RIM OF RECEPTACLE, SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND BEHIND RECEPTACLE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (OBSERVED NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES AT SAID AREA).
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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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTEIRIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT AREA. CLEAN AROUND FRONT WINDOW LEDGES TO REMOVE BUILDUP. PAINT REAR SIDE RAW WOOD AT WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKS INSIDE BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 TALL WEEDS AND DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA.
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Nov 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2010
Complaint
7 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: 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. FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES, 5 DROPPINGS IN CRACK OF FLOOR ON SIDE OF CHEST REACH IN FREEZER, 3 BEHIND SAME FREEZER AND 10 BEHIND FURNACE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64219-15
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL AND CURRENT CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64220-16 ISSUED
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM CLOGGED-NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE. SOME DUST NOTED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT;REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK. SOME AREAS OF FLOOR NOT SMOOTH; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Jan 28, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE. SOME DUST NOTED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT;REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK. SOME AREAS OF FLOOR NOT SMOOTH; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN WASHROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY; REPAIR. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken #5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #5 on file is from Sep 30, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #5?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #5.
Has Harold's Chicken #5's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken #5 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken #5 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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