Harold's Chicken #5

September 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (NO FOOD ITEMS STORED AT THIS TIME) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER(AMBIENT AIR AT 40.9F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.0F-61.8F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 112LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $200.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS ON TOP OF SAID RECEPTACLE, AROUND RIM OF RECEPTACLE, SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND BEHIND RECEPTACLE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (OBSERVED NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES AT SAID AREA).
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTEIRIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT AREA. CLEAN AROUND FRONT WINDOW LEDGES TO REMOVE BUILDUP. PAINT REAR SIDE RAW WOOD AT WALL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKS INSIDE BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. REMOVE TALL WEEDS AND DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA.
code 41

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