Harold's Chicken #88
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2023
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Harold's Chicken #88 stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Harold's Chicken #88's record stops at Aug 21, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Harold's Chicken #88 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 8, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED A DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DISH WASHER WAS WASHING CONTAINERS WITH SOAP AND WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:50P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH A EXCESSIVE LEAK BY THE P-TRAP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER PURIFIER ON HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER PURIFIER.
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Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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May 7, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Sep 22, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 5, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED BEHIND ANOTHER FORM; INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED INDIVIDUAL SLICED CAKES AND CHEESECAKES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE PROVIDED LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS AND OTHER LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE AND AROUND THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. NO VALID CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BUTTER COOKIES, INDIVIDUAL SLICED CAKES AND CHEESECAKES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE PROVIDED LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS AND OTHER LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING.
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Aug 6, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken #88 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #88 on file is from Aug 21, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #88?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #88.
Has Harold's Chicken #88's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken #88 have averaged around six 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 #88 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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