HAROLDS CHICKEN.
9151 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM AND AT UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
JAN 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 32025FAILED20 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROO SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE OF SAID SINK I REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER ,LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
FEB 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NON-ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SINK BEING CUT OFF UNDERNEATH DUE TO SEVERE LEAKS AT THE P-TRAP WHEN IN USE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2 COMP SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED OPENING INTO THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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JUL 142022FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER PREP TABLE NEXT TO A BOX OF FOOD TRAYS,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF, NEXT TO BAIT BOX NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 232022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM THE SAME.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,DOLLIE ,ON FLOOR BEHIND SAFE,ON WALL OUTLET BOX BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TIN CAT AND BAIT STATION NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/22.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #60-.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MAR 162022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA,ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,DOLLIE AND 4- DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON EXTERIOR BRICK NEAR FRONT DOOR,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO PREP AREA HAND SINK.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453334 10/14/20 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING & MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.#55- MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55- MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OCT 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE AND LOOSE EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCETS AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE INSIDE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING & MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVERS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REMOVE BOXES AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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