Harold's Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2014
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Harold's Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Harold's Chicken was last inspected on Feb 27, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Harold's Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “toilet room doors self closing”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED AND SOME ARE MISSING IN THE REAR AREA. REPLACE THEM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE TOILET SINK,FLOOR AND WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOILET HANDLE IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE IT.
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Jul 31, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK (INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK).
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May 18, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS,PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME All
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN TOILET,SINK ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDLE IS LOOSE. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS,PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME All
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. STAINED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN TOILET,SINK ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDLE IS LOOSE. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Nov 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS,PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN TOILET,SINK ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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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 Feb 27, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken.
Has Harold's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken 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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