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HAROLDS CHICKEN #55 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

HAROLDS CHICKEN #55 2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608 Mobile Food Preparer
July 6, 2023 Canvass License #2283839
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS RAW FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CATFISH 55.6 DEGREES, PERCH FILLETS 64.6 DEGREES, AND CHICKEN GIZZARDS 63.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 227.35 25 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
CORRECTED MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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