MAY 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
1132 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 19, 2015 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UPON ARRIVAL NOTICED A SEWAGE LIKE ODOR PERMEATING FROM THE SERVICE AREA TOWARDS THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE ODOR. MANAGER HAS CONTACTED LANDLORD SEVERAL TIMES TO ADDRESS THE ODOR THAT IS BELIVED TO BE COMING FROM THE BASEMENT THAT IS OFF LIMITS TO HAROLD'S CHICKEN.
APR 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RIPPED RUBBER GASKEKS AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR DOOR SURFACE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILDED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS LOCATED. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD IN A SEPERATE CLEAN AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS LOCATED. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED BASKETS INSIDE OF THE RAW CONTAINERS OF MEAT USED TO DISPENSE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE TONGS OR HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOOPS/TONGS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
SEP 192014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
One stopper provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide additional two stoppers for proper usage:wash,rinse and sanitize
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Grease at rear area of the deep fryers,instructed to clean and maintain
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing all tiles inside the women's washroom by the door,instructed to replace
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MAR 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTAILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER/NO END CAPS BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER/END CAP FOR LIGHT BULB.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLOSET UNDER STAIRCASE CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
MAR 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE BASKET OF THE DEEP FRYERS AT TEMP. OF 102F-105F-103.8F-104.9F-112.2F AND 114.0F, NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 1, VALUE $2.00. RECCOMANDED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT, TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION; 7-38-00(A).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND BOTH WASHROOMS FOR STAFF WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, A HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASH BOWLS- NO PAPER TOWELS ON PREMISES. MANAGER/OWNER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY THEM AFTER MY REQUEST. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION; 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPEN FLOOR AROUND WOOD NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, (FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPENINGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
END CAPS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD SHELF BY THE HOT WATER TANK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 12010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2010
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.IN FORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM FLOOR(PAINT, FLOOR TILES ETC)IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE. SEAL HOLES BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER(CORNER OF NORTH-EAST),AND AROUND PIPE NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALUMINUM WALL BEHIND THE SMALL FRIES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STAFF DINING TABLE,IN REA AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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