Harolds Chicken 95th Street
Last inspected: May 11, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2021, Harolds Chicken 95th Street has 10 inspections in the public record. On May 11, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Harolds Chicken 95th Street's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 11, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2023
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FISH IMPOPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OR REMOVE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE DRAINING IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FISH IMPOPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH IN 1ST BASIN AND CHICKEN IN 2ND BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING PREPARED/THAWED WITH SOILED CONTAINERS AND UNCLEAN WATER IN 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS WHEN USING AS A FOOD PREPARATION SINK. ALL FISH AND CHICKEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING PROFUSELY UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO UTILITY SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN, CLOGGED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK (FREE OF ANY LEAKING AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH) NOR ANY CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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May 23, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 4, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLER: COLESLAW 59.9F, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 60.1F, AND AMERICAN CHEESE AT 58.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENTATURED. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT COOLER UNABLE TO MAINAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNABLE TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINATINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE , LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA, FREE OF GREASE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS CLEAN AND WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2021
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AND SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLETELEY SUBMERGE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND BROKEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR AND WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING IN DUMPSTER AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harolds Chicken 95th Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harolds Chicken 95th Street on file is from May 11, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken 95th Street?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harolds Chicken 95th Street.
Has Harolds Chicken 95th Street's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harolds Chicken 95th Street have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harolds Chicken 95th Street means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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