Harolds Chicken on Broadway

3933 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2021

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harolds Chicken on Broadway five times, with records going back to 2020. Harolds Chicken on Broadway was last inspected on Oct 8, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Harolds Chicken on Broadway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 8, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harolds Chicken on Broadway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2021

Complaint

1 major violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GREASE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 17, 2021

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET AND THE SLOW DRAIN AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.17 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

Jun 7, 2021

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET AND THE SLOW DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED SHRIMP AND CHICKEN IN WATER INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME

Jan 30, 2020

License

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROTECT ATTACHED DRAINBOARD USED FOR DRYING DISHES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER HOSE CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION WITHIN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECETACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFUSE ITEMS STACKED UP WAITING FOR DUMPSTER TO ARRIVE. CONTRACT WAS PRESENTED AND REFUSE MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT A FREQUENCY TO NOT ATTRACT VERMIN AND INSECTS ADN MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harolds Chicken on Broadway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harolds Chicken on Broadway on file is from Oct 8, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken on Broadway?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harolds Chicken on Broadway.

Has Harolds Chicken on Broadway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harolds Chicken on Broadway have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harolds Chicken on Broadway 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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