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Harold'S Chicken #5

2142 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649 · South Shore · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
92/100

Strong record across 10 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
10
8 passed
Last Inspected
2015-09-30
Pass Rate
80%
2 failures
Score
92/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-09-30
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2015-09-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2013-07-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOOD BASE/LEGGS UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK PEELING,IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE PEELING.MUST REPAIR.

2012-04-04 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-02-17 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-01-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2011-09-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (NO FOOD ITEMS STORED AT THIS TIME) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS PROP...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER(AMBIENT AIR AT 40.9F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.0F-61.8F. NO TIME/TEMPERATU...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS ON TOP OF SAID RECEPTACLE, AROUND RI...

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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTEIRIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT AREA. CLEAN AROUND FRONT WINDOW LEDGES TO REMOVE BUILDUP. PAINT REAR SIDE RAW WOOD AT WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKS INSIDE BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

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.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE TALL WEEDS AND DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE...

2010-11-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-11-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL AND CURRENT...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM CLOGGED-NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE. SOME DUST NOTED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT;REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK. SOME AREAS OF FLOOR NOT SMOOTH; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

2010-01-28 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE. SOME DUST NOTED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT;REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK. SOME AREAS OF FLOOR NOT SMOOTH; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK IN WASHROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY; REPAIR. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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