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Harold's Chicken

October 20, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed hot water turned off at pipe below hand sink in kitchen. Instructed must have hot and cold water (soap and paper towels) available at hand sinks at all times. Operator turned on hot water at pipe during inspection. Hot water is not available. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Observed approximately 25 small, black flies in rear prep area (in rear room, back right side, where 2 compartment sink is). Instructed to clean and sanitize area, and to eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same. Observe cardboard used as a liner in areas of kitchen. Must remove all cardboard. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed soiled containers, and excessive dust/dirt build up on shelves in rear prep area, on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize items. Must maintain same.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed leak at pipes under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed drain line laying inside hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove. No items may be in hand sink.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed mop stored inside mop bucket in rear prep area. Mops must be hung to dry, or be properly stored off the floor and out of buckets to dry. Must maintain same.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 18, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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