SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAROLD'S CHICKEN #55.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

129 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 29, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH PRODUCT IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

DEC 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598439 8/1/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.6-#38-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDES A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- THE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- THE COMPARTMENT (DISHWASHING SINK).#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED 8-READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (SLICED POUND CAKES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLIERS INVOICE WITH COMPANY NAME ONLY A HAND WRITTEN RECEIPT ADDRESSED TO BUSINESS WAS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INFO GIVEN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 4LBS. $20.40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COLESLAW AT 56.5F IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS IN A PAPER BUCKET SITTING ON COUNTER. APPX.2LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.9F IN A BOX SITTING ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- COMPARTMENT (DISH WASHING SINK).

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN SINK BASINS.

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

OCT 6
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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