Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
Public records show 32 inspections at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 31 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIME IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN CLOTHS ARE NOT BEING USED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL SOILED LINENS MUST BE STORED IN A DIRTY LAUNDRY CONTAINER ALL SOILED TOWELS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN AND RESEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF MAINTENANCE TO INCREASE AIR FLOW OF VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STORAGE RACK FOR PACKAGED BREAD, ODOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FIRST COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY FRYER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK IN UNIT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STORAGE RACK FOR PACKAGED BREAD, ODOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FIRST COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK IN UNIT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT OBSTRUCT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY FRYER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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67
Jun 21, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMP SINK OR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK NOT COMPLETELY OVER SINK BASIN AND WATER RUNS ON THE FLOOR WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET OR BASIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN ONE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMP SINK OR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK NOT COMPLETELY OVER SINK BASIN AND WATER RUNS ON THE FLOOR WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET OR BASIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN ONE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 1, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. TOILET SEAT IN NEED OF REPLACING. POOR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTS USED FOR COUNTS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER AT 56.4, 57.3 DEGREES AND COLESLAW AT PREP TABLE AT 65.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WILL BE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 57.7 DEGREES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NO OTHER REACH IN OR WALK IN COOLERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON SITE TO BE AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE RECEPTICLES OPEN AND OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE, RAW CHICKEN PARTS, PAPER DEBRIS, AND CARDBOARD. OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT THE TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, COLESLAW, FISH ETC.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED APPROXIMATELY 130-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER ON SITE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER DEBRIS AND OTHER CLUTTER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRPOUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM AND KEPT CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
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Sep 2, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN, HEAVILY ENCRUSTED/DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HOSE NEAR FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 71.8F. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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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 CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN, HEAVILY ENCRUSTED/DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HOSE NEAR FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 71.8F. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
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 CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP COOLER DOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 100 FLYING INSECTS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR HOT WATER TANK ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON HAND SINK AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN, HEAVILY ENCRUSTED/DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HOSE NEAR FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE OFFICE AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 15, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FORKS NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR SALAD DRESSING AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FORKS NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Mar 16, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON PALLET IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282722 ON 4-5-19:58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN AND FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR SALT AND PEPPER BULK CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, FLOUR DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE, BLACK SMUDGES ON COOLERS AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 2, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED NO INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW FOR THE PRE-PACKAGED LEMON POUND CAKES BEING SOLD TO CONSUMERS FROM SIL'S SENSATIONAL SWEETS PO BOX 221179 CHICAGO, IL 60622 (LABEL ON SAID PRODUCT PROVIDED MINIMAL INFORMATION). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY BUY FOOD PRODUCTS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO SELL AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID DESSERTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUN ACROSS THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: 3-202.15 OBSERVED 2 LOAVES OF BREAD WITH THE PACKAGING CHEWED THRU BY RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS CHECK ALL FOOD ITEMS FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PACKAGES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED LIDS FOR THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A DIRTY FRYER) BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-102.17 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND FIVE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE, FOUND FORTY UNDERNEATH THE FAYGO COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND 35 ON A PIECE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. OBSERVED EIGHT LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR CRAWLING UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST ELIMINATE ANT ACTIVITY. THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OWNER HAS NO VALID CERTIFICATE AND HIS SON HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAM DATE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. AT THIS TIME EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN AND FISH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ROLLING CART TO REMOVE FLOUR AND OTHER RESIDUE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. THE WALLS AND DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS MISSING A COVER; MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR VENT FAN.
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Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP AND LIP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES
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Oct 4, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLE AND THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINED AT ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRYER BASKETS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82.1F TO 85.5F.T 68.5F. ALL POULTRY MUST BE COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND HELD AT 140F UNTIL SERVED OR REFRIGERATED AND COOLED TO 40 DEGREES IN A REFRIGERATED UNIT WITHIN 6 HOURS. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS AT $275. CRITICAL 7-38-005(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: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM SCATTER OVER THE FLOOR AND SHELVING. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 2, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORET#1395400 DATE 01-10-2014(32)REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS INSIDE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER OR REPLACE IT(33)REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS ON BACK SIDE AND FAN GAURDS IN WALK-IN COOLER,CLEAN SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRUERS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASY BUILD-UP ON ATTACHED PIPINGS TO COOKING EQUIPMENT (35)REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,BOTTOM OF REPAIR FRONT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY(38)REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jan 10, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINED AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRYER BASKETS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 112.6F TO 134.4F AND ON COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 68.5F. ALL POULTRY MUST BE COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND HELD AT 140F UNTIL SERVED OR REFRIGERATED AND COOLED TO 40 DEGREES IN A REFRIGERATED UNIT WITHIN 6 HOURS. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL 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: MUST INVERT SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS(HANDLES UP).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS INSIDE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER OR RPLACE IT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS ON BACK SIDE AND FAN GAURDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASY BUILD-UP ON ATTACHED PIPING TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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(INCLUDING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT)
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT PREPARE FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 27, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID ON LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR FRONT COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 31 times, more than any other issue at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken.
Has Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's of Chicago — Harold's Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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