HAROLDS CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM THE SAME.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #60-.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553014 3/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #60-.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP & SIDE OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAR LEFT SIDE.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.