Harold's Chicken

February 5, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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 FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)( NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOM WITH SOILED WET FILTERS IN MOP SINK,DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SINK WITH A CONTAINER OF WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE,PREP AREA HAS FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS.MUST REMOVE ITEMS THAT AREA CONDUCIVE AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/5/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,PERSONAL FANS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND TRASH BAGS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST PLACE TRASH INSIDE OF DUMPSTERS AND LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(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 STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM NEAR MOP SINK,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN LOBBY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,CAMERA ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CAMERA ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE SOME MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON PREMISES & AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 4, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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