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HAROLD'S CHICKEN

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

Inspection summary

HAROLD'S CHICKEN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 21, 2018. The most recent inspection, on January 25, 2023, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 13, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 13, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 13, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND SCREEN DOOR MISSING ON BACK DOOR OF FOOD TRUCK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED SCREEN DOOR MISSING FROM VENTS LOCATED ON CEILING OF FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE SCREEN FOR THE FRONT SERVING WINDOW AND MISSING SCREENS FOR THE CEILING FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SERVING SCREEN WINDOWS AND PROVIDE SCREENS FOR CEILING FANS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE SERVING WINDOW AND THE CEILING EXHAUST RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 2 LIGHT COVERS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  4. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • NO SANITIZER FOR WAREWASHING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 54.7F AND THE HOT HOLDING AT 71.1F. COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE SERVING WINDOW AND THE CEILING EXHAUST RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE 3 SHELF UNIT NOT SECURED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO SELF DRAINING VALVE ON THE CLEAN POTABLE WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 2 LIGHT COVERS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT(2229716) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • NO SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL SINKS. FAUCET MUST REACH ALL THREE SINKS. ALSO NOTED PLUMBER'S PUTTY FOUND AROUND DRAIN INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. TOXIC MATERIALS NOT TO BE FOUND INSIDE THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

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