HAROLD'S CHICKEN #55.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

9 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

APR 27

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

DEC 11

2019

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

DEC 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & 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.

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