Harold's Chicken #71
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Harold's Chicken #71 stretching back to 2016. On Dec 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harold's Chicken #71 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.7F WITH NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THE TIME. WHEN REFRIGERATOR IS IN USE IT'S USED FOR COLESLAW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, SO UNIT CAN BE REINSPECTED AND TAG CAN BE REMOVED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ADDITION TO CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON WALL NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST/DIRT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE FRYERS; CLEAN AREA.
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Aug 20, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. COOLER DOOR HANDLES ETC... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL LUGS OF SEASONED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47-49 DEGREES. CHICKEN HAD BEEN OUT OF REFRIGERATION. ALL CHICKEN HAS BEEN DENATURED AND DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $240.00 240 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Oct 31, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken #71 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #71 on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #71?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #71.
Has Harold's Chicken #71's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken #71 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken #71 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harold's Chicken #71 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken #71 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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