JUL 2
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN #36.
BEAT. 46/100
1361 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 : OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COLE SLAW-49.5F-53.2F.3.5LBS. GIZZARDS-53.6F.3LBS. LIVERS-54.3F.8.3LBS. SHRIMPS-48.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.39.8LBS. $200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR RAW FOOD PRODUCTS.FOOD PRODUCT WAS STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVID EAND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 300 CHICKEN POUNDS ($900) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ON SITE TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OCT 132023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT LABEL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION FOOD RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 202022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT AREA WHERE DOOR DASH ORDER COME THROUGH. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTS NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO LID ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED A PROCEDURE BUT NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WEST WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER'S, BARBECUE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND COLD SLAW WITH NO LABELS. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 52017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1953566, DATE 08/31/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS: # 32 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.CORRODE/LARGE HOLES FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT #34 METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED SAID VIOLATIONS BY RE INSPECTION ON 12/12/17 SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER'S, BARBECUE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND COLD SLAW WITH NO LABELS. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BURNED OUT ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-23-16,REPORT #1951026 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATED ITMES NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 EMPLOYEES PRESENTLY ARE ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.CORRODE/LARGE HOLES FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIM LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN
AUG 232016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #35-WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN
OCT 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP DOOR AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
JAN 72013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2013
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Door on walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Toilet bowl handle not maintained. Instructed to repair handle.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb not shielded in walk-in freezer. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self cloing device.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation fan in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Drainline leaking at bottom of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Supplies stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused cooler on premises. Instructed to remove or repair cooler.
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