Harold's Chicken

February 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, COLESLAW, FISH ETC.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER AT 56.4, 57.3 DEGREES AND COLESLAW AT PREP TABLE AT 65.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WILL BE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 57.7 DEGREES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NO OTHER REACH IN OR WALK IN COOLERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON SITE TO BE AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSEREVED APPROXIMATELY 130-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: LARGE CAN OPENER ON SITE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. • ALL SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE RECEPTICLES OPEN AND OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE, RAW CHICKEN PARTS, PAPER DEBRIS, AND CARDBOARD. OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT THE TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER DEBRIS AND OTHER CLUTTER ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRPOUGHOUT • ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM AND KEPT CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
code 58

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