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Harold's Chicken in Pilsen

1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2021
74
Score
Medium Risk

Harold's Chicken in Pilsen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 17, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken in Pilsen since Aug 17, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. 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
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY / SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 10, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINKS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING MISSING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken in Pilsen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken in Pilsen on file is from Aug 17, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken in Pilsen.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken in Pilsen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken in Pilsen 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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