Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2015
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Public records show 11 inspections at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken stretching back to 2010. Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken was last inspected on Aug 17, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 17, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND WINGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND WINGS) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F-51.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 160LBS OF RAW CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND WINGS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $392. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGE ITEMS IN NEED OF LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT AND WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER CHEST TOPS IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT. REMOVE ALL DUCK TAPE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, STORAGE SHELVES, REMOVE CARDBOARD, FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AND ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND LADIES ROOM TOILET BACKED UP WITH FECES TO THE TOP OF BOWL. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE USING MENS ROOM WITH GOOD WORKING TOILET AND HANDBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT TOILET AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGE ITEMS IN NEED OF LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT AND WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER CHEST TOPS IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT. REMOVE ALL DUCK TAPE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, STORAGE SHELVES, REMOVE CARDBOARD, FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AND ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS/FAN COVERS IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESS, THICK GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS (THICK BUILD UP NOTED) AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE (OLD WALK IN COOLER) AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT OF THE FACILITY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA (OLD WALK IN COOLER.)
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Oct 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTEIROR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 15, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean at front preparation areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean and mopped inside walk in cooler.
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Oct 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Oct 14, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at premises. (observed about 35 friut flies on walls by dishwashing areas.)serious violation. citation issued.
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Oct 6, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found old heat lamp at premises not clean.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found interior of walk in cooler walls rusty. Also, found exterior of walk in cooler walls not smooth and easy to clean.(must seal/repair) Exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink needs to be fastened properly to wall and recaulked.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found shelving unit not cleaned at main kitchen areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean throughout.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found ceiling in men's bathroom with hole.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found vent exhaust in men's restroom not working.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Storage room needs to be cleaned and organized.(Must dispose of garbage/unnecessary clutter).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken on file is from Aug 17, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken.
Has Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's on Wabash,Inc. — Harold's 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.
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