HAROLD'S CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2023.

Last inspected Jan 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 25
2023
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND SCREEN DOOR MISSING ON BACK DOOR OF FOOD TRUCK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED SCREEN DOOR MISSING FROM VENTS LOCATED ON CEILING OF FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

APR 13
2022
PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE SCREEN FOR THE FRONT SERVING WINDOW AND MISSING SCREENS FOR THE CEILING FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SERVING SCREEN WINDOWS AND PROVIDE SCREENS FOR CEILING FANS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 12
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE SERVING WINDOW AND THE CEILING EXHAUST RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHT COVERS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MAY 5
2021
FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Serious Sanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

NO SANITIZER FOR WAREWASHING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 54.7F AND THE HOT HOLDING AT 71.1F. COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE SERVING WINDOW AND THE CEILING EXHAUST RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED THE 3 SHELF UNIT NOT SECURED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SELF DRAINING VALVE ON THE CLEAN POTABLE WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHT COVERS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT(2229716) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)

OCT 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

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FEB 28
2018
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 21
2018
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Chemical Safety
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL SINKS. FAUCET MUST REACH ALL THREE SINKS. ALSO NOTED PLUMBER'S PUTTY FOUND AROUND DRAIN INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. TOXIC MATERIALS NOT TO BE FOUND INSIDE THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 030.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

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