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HAROLD'S CHICKEN

1208 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HAROLD'S CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2639601

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2633158

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2624541

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623417

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2614625

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2610199

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM AIR VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2600652

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. ALSO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2554790

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544798

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544350

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO FOUND 6-8 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE DINING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WALL, VENTS IN DINING AREA, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2383130

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369490

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 1208 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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