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Harold's Chicken

407 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

118cited violations
3serious tier
30inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1337815
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2024160
2022280
20212100
2020250
20192170
2017250
2016261
20152200
2014291
20133120
2012251
2011490
2010320

Inspections

  1. Apr 27, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NOTED GROUND AREA OUTSIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. PLUG ALL HOLES AT BASE OF FLOOR UNDER SINK, AT THE BASE OF THE PIPE NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER AND THE BASE OF THE FLOOR IN "WALK THROUGH"/CASHIERS AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED LARGE BEVERAGE COOLER IN LOBBY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECCESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. FISH SITTING IN A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, BY MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT BY/AROUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. -BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW IN TOILET ROOM OPENABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

  3. May 2, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  4. Apr 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT START OF INSPECTION. CFM ARRIVED 30 MINUTES INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPPING, COOKING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUCKET AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM REAR FAN ONTO PLASTIC LINING BACK WALL AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  5. Sep 29, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS COMING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOORING TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE AREA OF CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 5, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN STORAGE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  7. Nov 19, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Nov 12, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVES AT 12:53 P.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND GASKET BROKEN ON FRY FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALL BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF FRYER. FOUND FLOORS UNDER FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jul 16, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR COLE SLAW PREPARED ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO DATE MAK ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD 24 HOURS OR MORE WITH NAME AND USED OR DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  10. Jul 9, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OB SERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE MUSTARD SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND DRY SPICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT ONLE REACHES THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FONDATION ISSUED 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOM AREA HOT WATER TANK AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  11. Dec 6, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  12. Jun 26, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND SINKS.

  13. Apr 5, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  14. Feb 25, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: COOK PLACING BREAD INTO TRAY'S FOR CHICKEN ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, ALSO CASHIER PLACE COLE SLAW CUP INTO TRAY WITH CHICKEN ORDERS WITHOUT USES GLOVES. INSTRUCT MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 4-29-15 REPORT #1386106. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE 1 AND 2 SINK. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  15. May 6, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  16. Apr 29, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER DESK AND COOLERS,ALONG WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN POP STORAGE SERVICE COUNTER,ON & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIVIDER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SET UP OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE PANEL ON SIDE OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM 2- DOOR COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,WALL PANELING IN POOR REPAIR IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  17. Apr 1, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.

  18. Mar 28, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE GASKET IS LOOSE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      1 STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.

  19. Nov 12, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE ORDERS ARE PLACED AND THE INTERIOR OF HOSE EXTENSION ON UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND ENCLOSED AREA BY WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED(FOOD SPLATTERS).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST HANG CLEAN MOP(S) UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  20. Jul 3, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN COOLERS. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENNT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE DARK CEILING TILES WITH LIGHT-COLORED ONES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS/WALL COVE WHERE LOOSE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOOD PREP AREA NOT WELL LIT, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURES

  21. Mar 8, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  22. Oct 19, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PTREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.1F. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR OPENING ON LEFT LOWER SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN THE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

  23. Jun 18, 2012 Complaint-Fire · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ANDELEVATE STORAGE SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS.

  24. Aug 19, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  25. May 2, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  26. May 2, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  27. Apr 21, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT PROPERLY POSTED AT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST POST AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-32-020B

  28. Oct 7, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  29. Sep 3, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE COLE SLAW IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  30. May 18, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.