HAROLD'S CHICKEN #24 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

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

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.