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HAROLD'S CHICKEN

612 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638805

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BASES IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386160

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385935

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 27, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #(58) INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359438

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL FOUND ON PRE PACKAGED CAKE SLICES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE INGREDIENTS RELATED TO FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFIRGERATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262004

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED AND NOT MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND IN DISREPAIR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE UNUSED NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES NOT USED FOR DAILY OPERATIONS. OBSERVED ITEMS AND ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY . MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222405

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213978

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213710

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, COLESLAW (30 SMALL CONTAINERS), AT THE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW WORTH $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, EMPLOYEE STATES SUBSTANCE IS USE THE CLEAN THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF A BOX IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-301.11 OBSERVED A WATER BOTTLE STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ICE THAT IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER BOTTLE AND DISCARD THE ICE. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRUOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD FLOOR MATS AND OLD EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166754

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AND PROVIDE A 6 INCH AIR GAP UNDER SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166519

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AND PROVIDE A 6 INCH AIR GAP UNDER SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102833

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102253

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1665238

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN · 612 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REACH IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ARE MISSING, MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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