Harold's Chicken Bronzeville

503 E 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60653

American

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harold's Chicken Bronzeville three times, with records going back to 2022. Harold's Chicken Bronzeville was last inspected on Aug 22, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM AREA FROM THE PIPE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.

Oct 6, 2022

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Sep 19, 2022

License

6 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED FOR REVIEW; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE OFFICE AREA AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO LICENSE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE, AND THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER EXTERIOR SURFACE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE OFFICE AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, UTILITY CLOSET, FURNACE CLOSET AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS FOR THE HOODED SYSTEM AND PLACE IN HOOD AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken Bronzeville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Bronzeville on file is from Aug 22, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Bronzeville.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Bronzeville have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Bronzeville 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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