Harold's Chicken

April 2, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings5

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED NO INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW FOR THE PRE-PACKAGED LEMON POUND CAKES BEING SOLD TO CONSUMERS FROM SIL'S SENSATIONAL SWEETS PO BOX 221179 CHICAGO, IL 60622 (LABEL ON SAID PRODUCT PROVIDED MINIMAL INFORMATION). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY BUY FOOD PRODUCTS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO SELL AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID DESSERTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 11Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: 3-202.15 OBSERVED 2 LOAVES OF BREAD WITH THE PACKAGING CHEWED THRU BY RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS CHECK ALL FOOD ITEMS FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PACKAGES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 13Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUN ACROSS THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED LIDS FOR THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A DIRTY FRYER) BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR CLEAN. • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. • 6-102.17 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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