SEP 30
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN #5.
EAT. 92/100
2142 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 30, 2015 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
JUL 22013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 272012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
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SEP 22011FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2011
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PROPER TEMPERATURE. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 112LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $200.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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 RIM OF RECEPTACLE, SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND BEHIND RECEPTACLE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (OBSERVED NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES AT SAID AREA).
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 AND WASTE GREASE AREA.
NOV 82010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES, 5 DROPPINGS IN CRACK OF FLOOR ON SIDE OF CHEST REACH IN FREEZER, 3 BEHIND SAME FREEZER AND 10 BEHIND FURNACE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64219-15
* 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 CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64220-16 ISSUED
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
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.
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
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
JAN 282010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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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