Harolds Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Harolds Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Harolds Chicken on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL STORAGE SUPPLIES ON FLOOR BY 3-COMP SINK.MUST ELEVATE ON SHELVING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT BACK HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
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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: NOTED OVER 35 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING ABOVE 2-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE OUTED LIGHTS AT CEILING IN REAR WHERE NECESSARY.
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Jun 14, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT BACK HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
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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 6 DRAIN FLYS ON WALL AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REMOVE. CONSULT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, GIZZARDS AND COLE SLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHTOUT REAR AREA. ORGANIZIE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 15, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST. NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM TABLE PREP STATION/CART.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY HOOD AND FILTER, FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER. CLEAN STORAGE 2 TIER CART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RESEAL REAR FLOOR PAINT WORE OFF.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN POOR REPAIR REAR MOP SINK AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO FRYERS NEED TO REPAIR. CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRYERS. NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR TOILET AT BASE SEALER COMING OFF NEED TO RESEAL.
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May 10, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS & FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2010
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING, ETC
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ABOVE UTILITY SINK, NEAR WATER HEATER ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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 Jan 9, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harolds Chicken.
Has Harolds Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harolds Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harolds 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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