Harolds Chicken
Last inspected: May 24, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Harolds Chicken six times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on May 24, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harolds Chicken dates to May 24, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS AND POTS ON SITE TOO LARGE FOR COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK DRAINPIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FRYERS ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH CLEANING EQUIPMENT, DETERGENT, BRUSH, SCOOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN IS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER AND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK DRAINPIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FRYERS ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Dec 4, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PREPARING AND FRYING CHICKEN ( TEMPERATURE 200F)DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Nov 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 73 MICE DROPPINS ON FLOORS AROUND HOT WATER TANK, UNDER STORAGE PALLETS IN SAME ROOM, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DISNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY NOT HAVING A VALID CTY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE REFGERATION FACILITIES FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING UNITS. PREMISES HAS ONE COOLER ONLY ON PREMISES MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.8F. ONE DEEP FREEZER ON PREMISES MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 64.7F. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. FREEZERS 0.0F OR BELOW. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A NO CITATION
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DOOR TO WASHROOM, ( MISSING) NOT ENCLOSED IN REAR ADJACENT FROM REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DOOR TO WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR. ALSO MISSING STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 3- STOPPERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN REAR STORAGE AND BIOLER ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.ALSO OPENING AROUNS PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK,IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. ALSO REPAIR/ LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT HAND SINK PEELING,AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL AREA BY COOLER IN REAR PREP BY ELECTRICAL PLUG
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHINS AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE.MUST REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harolds Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harolds Chicken on file is from May 24, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harolds Chicken.
Has Harolds Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harolds Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harolds Chicken 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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