Harold's Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2017
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Harold's Chicken stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken since Jun 12, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harold's Chicken trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059593 DATE 06-05-2017(19)OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Jun 5, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUYION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND RUST. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM OF SHELF AT PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUID-UP AND MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS IN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UO ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR FRYERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 7, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AT TOP/LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR GASKET OR REPLACE.
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Jan 30, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVALIABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVALIABLE AT ALL TIMES TO INSPECTORS.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AT TOP/LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR GASKET OR REPLACE.
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Dec 13, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER UNDER MICROWAVE IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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May 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/RAW CHICKEN DATED 5/9/12 INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (50.1F,50.5F,49.3F,48,7F,48.2F,45.6F,46.8F,46.2F,48.4F)-9-CASES(50LBS EACH.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DENATURED & DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. COST APPROX-$800.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#529522,DATED 1/27/12,VIOLATION # 38-NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED-7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER AVAILABLE FOR FOOD HANDLER/CERTIFIED MANAGER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 1, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.GAP AT LOWER WALL IN FURNANCE / MOP ROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Jan 27, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.GAP AT LOWER WALL IN FURNACE/MOP ROOM. MUST SEAL./REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken on file is from Jun 12, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken.
Has Harold's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's 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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