Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2022
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Score
Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods has been inspected four times since 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods dates to Nov 3, 2022.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PIPE ATTACHING TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(CHICKEN WINGS) STORED IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 70.3F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED #40 OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN WINGS). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE, NOR CONTRACT PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 6-301.12, SEE ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PIPE ATTACHING TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Nov 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2021
License
8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A 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 MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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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)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPET FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN WALL BETWEEN BOTH PREP AREAS,WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,FLOOR TILE MISSING NEAR FRONT DELI CASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND FRONT CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SING AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3- COMP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WATERLINE AT TOILET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods on file is from Nov 3, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods.
Has Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Strips and Foods 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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