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HAROLDS CHICKEN #55 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

HAROLDS CHICKEN #55 2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608 Mobile Food Preparer
May 14, 2025 Canvass License #2283839
2
Total Violations
2
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #50
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
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.
Violation #8
CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #50
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
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