SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAROLD'S CHICKEN #55.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 5, 2024 · passed with conditions

6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER UNIT AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SERVING WINDOW SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH A HOLE IN THE SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE THAT IS BY THE SERVING WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE VENT SCREENS THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

APR 27
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WINDOW SCREEN HAS A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 11
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WINDOW SCREEN HAS A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN. MAINTAIN SAME.

APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 14
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed food and debris on interior surfaces of cabinet area under 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide.

DEC 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED LICENSE #2384856 MUST BE PRINTER ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN LENGTH.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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