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Harold's Chicken

6952 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

Harold's Chicken has been inspected three times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken dates to Nov 18, 2011.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER METAL FLOOR COVER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT DRIPPING ON 3 COMP.SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. AL FOODSERVICE PEOPLE IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON,NO EXCEPTION.
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Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #176354 DATED 2.23.10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN INSPECTION REPORT #176354 DATED 2.23.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN INSPECTION REPORT #176354 DATED 2.23.10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN INSPECTION REPORT #176354 DATED 2.23.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED IN INSPECTION REPORT #176354 DATED 2.23.10.
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Feb 23, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FORKS FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED WHEN GIVEN TO THE CUSTOMER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT FOR THE ONE OF THE BASEMENT RESTROOMS AND A VENTILATION FAN FOR THE OTHER BASEMENT RESTROOM.
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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. MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT TOILET.
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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 Nov 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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