Harolds Chicken

9151 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 30 inspections at Harolds Chicken stretching back to 2010. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM AND AT UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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Jan 15, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 3, 2025
Complaint
9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROO SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE OF SAID SINK I REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
61
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER ,LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
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23
Aug 30, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NON-ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SINK BEING CUT OFF UNDERNEATH DUE TO SEVERE LEAKS AT THE P-TRAP WHEN IN USE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2 COMP SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER PREP TABLE NEXT TO A BOX OF FOOD TRAYS,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF, NEXT TO BAIT BOX NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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74
Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #60-.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
59
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,DOLLIE ,ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE,ON WALL OUTLET BOX BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TIN CAT AND BAIT STATION NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/22.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM THE SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA,ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,DOLLIE AND 4- DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453334 10/14/20 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING & MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.#55- MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55- MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON EXTERIOR BRICK NEAR FRONT DOOR,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO PREP AREA HAND SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 14, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOXES AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN COOLER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE AND LOOSE EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCETS AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE INSIDE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING & MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.
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Mar 8, 2019
License
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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74
Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN)AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRYER BASKETS UNDER HEATING LAMPS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMP OF 85.2F AND 77.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. TOTAL COST $75. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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74
Feb 21, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 16, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON 2-8-17 ON REPORT# 1982834 NOT CORRECTED: -22- NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR THE DISH WASHING AREA. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
14
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 8, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH IN RECEPTACLE ABOVE THE RIM WITH LID OPEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE AND KEEP THE LID CLOSEED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TES KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 .
22
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSLS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONNT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING ENND CAPS TO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA , 5 ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND 15-20 ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS MISSING A PORTION OF THE VENT. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR STAINLESS STEEL WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS AND CLEAN ALL WALLS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.
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Jul 8, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS ON SHELVING AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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78
Nov 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11/8/13 (1072648) NOT CORRECTED, ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. 18/1- OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES (OVER 40) SCATTERED THRU-OUT, CRAWLING INSIDE RAW WOOD CABINET, ON WALK-IN COOLER BASE, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. EVIDENCE OF ROACH FECES ON WALLS AND BEHIND ATTACHED PIPING IN VARIOUS AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
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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: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, CABBAGE SLICER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING LINE AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, GAPS INBETWEEN CAUSING ROACH HARBORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE ALL WALLS REPAIRED AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR AND WALL. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANELS/SHIELDS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
36
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-010(A).
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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 10-15 LARGE/SMALL CRAWLING ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN, FISH AND COLE SLAW ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE SAME ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE SHELVES AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR INSECTS. MUST REMOVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN /SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANELS/SHIELDS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY AT REAR ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE STAGNANT MOP WATER FROM BUCKET PROPERLY STORE MOP.
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67
Jun 6, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF REINSPECTION - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMOOTH CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RE-PAINT SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
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.CLEAN ALL WALLS, PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS, BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT & CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHIELDS & END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHING ETC.) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK VERY LOW INCREASE FLOW FOR EASIER HAND WASHING.
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May 25, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FRIED CHICKEN SITTING OUT UNDER HEAT LAMP ON PREP TABLE AT 90.9 DEGREES AND 126.3 DEGREES-PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, MUST HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED A GAP(1/4 INCH) UNDERNEATH FRONT DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMOOTH CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RE-PAINT SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
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.CLEAN ALL WALLS, PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS, BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT & CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHIELDS & END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHING ETC.) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK VERY LOW INCREASE FLOW FOR EASIER HAND WASHING.
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64
Jun 21, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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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 Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 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 12 violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.

How often is Harolds Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harolds Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.