Harolds #82
806- 808 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
Last Inspected
2020-06-24
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 4 inspections (2020, 2015, 2013...)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 3×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 2×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
2020-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE...
2020-06-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE...
minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ONSITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...
2019-01-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATIONS. NO CITATION
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PRE COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE. APPROX 25-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE PANS AT 80F, 10-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON COUNTER AT 80F, AND 4-LBS OF CATFISH AT 79.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT ( TCS) FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD REM...
2016-03-01 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
2015-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSEREVED DIRTY FILTERS AND HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON THE REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING, AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSEREVED DIRTY FILTERS AND HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2013-06-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS ON LEDGES AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LAST RECEIPT DATED 1-9-12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 C...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM.
2012-01-12 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL RAW WOOD S...
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA...
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSONG.
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