Harold's Chicken #36 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #35-WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.