FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
HAROLD'S CHICKEN #55 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 4, 2024
Short Form Complaint
License #2923827
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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