Harolds Chicken

January 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
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: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROO SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE OF SAID SINK I REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(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: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER ,LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 61

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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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