HAROLD'S CHICKEN #24.

Chicago Health Dept

407 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
VIOLATIONS
118
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27
2026
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GROUND AREA OUTSIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. PLUG ALL HOLES AT BASE OF FLOOR UNDER SINK, AT THE BASE OF THE PIPE NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER AND THE BASE OF THE FLOOR IN "WALK THROUGH"/CASHIERS AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LARGE BEVERAGE COOLER IN LOBBY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECCESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 25
2024
PASS 6 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. FISH SITTING IN A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, BY MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT BY/AROUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. -BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW IN TOILET ROOM OPENABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

MAY 2
2022
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 25
2022
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT START OF INSPECTION. CFM ARRIVED 30 MINUTES INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPPING, COOKING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUCKET AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM REAR FAN ONTO PLASTIC LINING BACK WALL AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 29
2021
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 5
2021
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN STORAGE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

NOV 19
2020
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 12
2020
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVES AT 12:53 P.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND GASKET BROKEN ON FRY FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALL BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF FRYER. FOUND FLOORS UNDER FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR COLE SLAW PREPARED ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO DATE MAK ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD 24 HOURS OR MORE WITH NAME AND USED OR DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

JUL 9
2019
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT ONLE REACHES THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FONDATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOM AREA HOT WATER TANK AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

DEC 6
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.

JUN 26
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND SINKS.

APR 5
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 25
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: COOK PLACING BREAD INTO TRAY'S FOR CHICKEN ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, ALSO CASHIER PLACE COLE SLAW CUP INTO TRAY WITH CHICKEN ORDERS WITHOUT USES GLOVES. INSTRUCT MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 4-29-15 REPORT #1386106. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Serious Sanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE 1 AND 2 SINK. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 6
2015
PASS 9 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 29
2015
FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER DESK AND COOLERS,ALONG WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN POP STORAGE SERVICE COUNTER,ON & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIVIDER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 1
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES

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

1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.

MAR 28
2014
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES

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

1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.

NOV 12
2013
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE ORDERS ARE PLACED AND THE INTERIOR OF HOSE EXTENSION ON UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND ENCLOSED AREA BY WASHROOM.

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

CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED(FOOD SPLATTERS).

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST HANG CLEAN MOP(S) UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

JUL 3
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN COOLERS. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM SHELVES.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENNT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE DARK CEILING TILES WITH LIGHT-COLORED ONES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS/WALL COVE WHERE LOOSE.

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

FOOD PREP AREA NOT WELL LIT, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURES

MAR 8
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

OCT 19
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PTREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.1F. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

REPAIR OPENING ON LEFT LOWER SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

CLEAN THE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

JUN 18
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ANDELEVATE STORAGE SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS.

AUG 19
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 2
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 2
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

APR 21
2011
FAIL 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Facility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT PROPERLY POSTED AT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST POST AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-32-020B

OCT 7
2010
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 3
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 18
2010
PASS · 0 violations

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