HAROLD'S CHICKEN'.

Chicago Health Dept

8653 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

17 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6

2025

PASS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIORR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER AND DISH WASHER NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MAR 15

2024

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH DUST, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. -FLOOR DRAINS UDNER THE SINKS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER SHIELD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL CFMs WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

OCT 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSE STRAINER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS; FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUATERS AND CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AN FRYING BASKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 69.6F-112.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD VALUED AT $60 AT 15LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND THIGH QUARTERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 51.4F-59.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT, APPROXIMATELY 160 LBS AT $200 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR CHICKEN STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER UNIT WITH COLE SLAW STORED IN NEAR THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED 3 TONGS STORED ON THE SLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A DAMAGED SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER WITH CORROSION RESISTANT AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

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JUL 15

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR VALID CERTIFICATIONS.

NOV 24

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND JUICES SITTING ON THE FLOOR. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, RUSTED SHELVING AND THE FAN VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A HOLE IN THE EXTENSION HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

AUG 5

2021

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PIC NOT PRESENT.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED. INFORMED THAT PIC MUST ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ANOTHER 10-15 FLIES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION ON 8/12/2021 AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COOLERS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HAROBRING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

NOV 6

2020

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED ANY PREPARED FOODS ON SITE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED, LABELD WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLEANING UNCLEAN MOP BUCKET, DUST PAN NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AFTER USE.

JUL 25

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAR 13

2018

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL AND TOILET TISSUE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAY 4

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL METERED FAUCETS IN BOTH RESTROOMS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE METERED FAUCETS RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

JUN 10

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED CORDS ON FRYERS,WORN GASKETS ON FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF FRYERS,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AREAOUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

DEC 31

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMTER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

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