DEC 12
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN.
BEAT. 26/100
124 E 35TH ST. · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA RUNNING, WHEN SINK IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FIXTURES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING THE FLOOR, PUT GLOVES ON AND STARTED DROPPING FOOD ITEMS INTO THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA RUNNING, WHEN SINK IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FIXTURES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 262023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT NEAR BOTTOM OF WASHROOM DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CEILING OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 182023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MISSING ABSORBENT POWDER FOR RESPONSE TO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING ABSORBENT POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO HAVE DAMAGE AT BOTTOM ALLWOING FOR POTENTIAL RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT NEAR BOTTOM OF WASHROOM DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CEILING OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING FANS AND TILES WITH WHITE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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JUN 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
FEMALE CASHIER HANDLING MONEY, STOPPED PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN HANDLING/BAGGING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. BLOCKED BY THE MOP BUCKET, TOWELS ON TOP OF IT AND SCISSORS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING FANS AND TILES WITH WHITE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 02/08/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND A LACK OF SOCIAL DISTANCING ON SITE. NO MARKINGS ON THE FLOOR, EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR FACE MASKS (MASKS ARE UNDER THEIR NECKS) AND TOO MANY CUSTOMERS ALLOWED IN AT ONE TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER NOT LABELED. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
JAN 292018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
1 LIGHT IN NEED OF END CAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND STATED ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN ALSO FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED OVER HOT LINE AREA.
JUN 292015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO COOLERS IN FACILITY, ONLY ON STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
A RAW WOOD PANEL INSTALLED BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK WHERE A GARDEN HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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