DEC 19
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN #71.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
2132 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.7F WITH NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THE TIME. WHEN REFRIGERATOR IS IN USE IT'S USED FOR COLESLAW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, SO UNIT CAN BE REINSPECTED AND TAG CAN BE REMOVED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ADDITION TO CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON WALL NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST/DIRT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE FRYERS; CLEAN AREA.
AUG 202018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. COOLER DOOR HANDLES ETC... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND SEVERAL LUGS OF SEASONED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47-49 DEGREES. CHICKEN HAD BEEN OUT OF REFRIGERATION. ALL CHICKEN HAS BEEN DENATURED AND DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $240.00 240 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 →