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Harold's Chicken 57

6606 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
American
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Harold's Chicken 57 stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken 57 since Jul 31, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Harold's Chicken 57 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table that had rust, peeling paint(lower shelving)shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by front counter area had food splattering not clean, need detailed cleaning. Gap on wall in prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
35
86
May 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rear exit door in rear kitchen area not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch on bottom of door citation 7-38-020, serious violation.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing caulk around 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler floor under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by deep fryer had peeling paint/exposed plaster shall be repaired/sealed. Walls by walk in cooler areas and by deep fryer not clean, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed.
35
74
Nov 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN DAILY,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
38
86
Jan 29, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SMOKE COMING FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. KITCHEN HOOD MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
86
Nov 5, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN AND SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken 57 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken 57 on file is from Jul 31, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken 57?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken 57.

Has Harold's Chicken 57's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken 57 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken 57 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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