Harold's Chicken

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Inspections

1. Sep 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 23, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED ENCRUSTED DRIPPING GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2621829 CONDUCTED ON 8/06/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (10) OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.----- (37) OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.----- (38) OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.----- (49) OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.----- (55) OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.----- (55) OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.----- (56) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTER

3. Aug 6, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIORR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

4. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     MALE FOOD HANDLER AND DISH WASHER NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

5. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH DUST, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. -FLOOR DRAINS UDNER THE SINKS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER SHIELD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL CFMs WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

6. Oct 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSE STRAINER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS; FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUATERS AND CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AN FRYING BASKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 69.6F-112.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD VALUED AT $60 AT 15LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND THIGH QUARTERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 51.4F-59.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT, APPROXIMATELY 160 LBS AT $200 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR CHICKEN STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER UNIT WITH COLE SLAW STORED IN NEAR THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED 3 TONGS STORED ON THE SLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED A DAMAGED SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

7. Nov 14, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER WITH CORROSION RESISTANT AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

8. Jul 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR VALID CERTIFICATIONS.

9. Nov 24, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND JUICES SITTING ON THE FLOOR. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, RUSTED SHELVING AND THE FAN VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A HOLE IN THE EXTENSION HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Aug 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

11. Aug 5, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PIC NOT PRESENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED. INFORMED THAT PIC MUST ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ANOTHER 10-15 FLIES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION ON 8/12/2021 AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COOLERS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HAROBRING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

12. Nov 6, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Aug 14, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED ANY PREPARED FOODS ON SITE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED, LABELD WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLEANING UNCLEAN MOP BUCKET, DUST PAN NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AFTER USE.

14. Jul 25, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Mar 21, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

16. Mar 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL AND TOILET TISSUE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

17. May 4, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL METERED FAUCETS IN BOTH RESTROOMS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE METERED FAUCETS RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

18. Jun 10, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED CORDS ON FRYERS,WORN GASKETS ON FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF FRYERS,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AREAOUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

19. Dec 31, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMTER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA