OCT 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN # 71.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
2109 S WABASH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 15, 2015 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED BIN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER( TOO DIM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
SEP 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENJT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPEARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FEB 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
APR 302012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE POPS IN FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTRED TO PROVIDE SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THERE AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS.
APR 122011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 12
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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APR 52011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE WHILE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH BARE HAND AT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING TASKS. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AND WASH HANDS AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY BETWEEN TASK CHANGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AND INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231233 ON 02/25/10 NOT CORRECTED: #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS/WALK-IN COOLER, VENT COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, #36 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AT DRY STORAGE AREA, #38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, #41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COMMON REAR ROOM AT EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM STORAGE PALLETS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN SODA STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING ABOVE TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHILEDS ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FEB 252010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTTOM PANEL INSIDE PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS/WALK-IN COOLER, VENT COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM, AND ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE AREA AND COMMON REAR ROOM AT EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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