Harold's Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 26, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on the floor of the walk in cooler. Must remove, floors need to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb in walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Sep 26, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gaskets on chicken prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris inside fryer cabinets, coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around outside dumpsters. Instructed maanger to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on walls and floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 8, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front hand washing sink not accessible for hand washing, drainpipe not connected and water draining onto floor when in use. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on floor along walls in corners in prep area, on pallets and shelves in rear storage areas. Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Insructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gaskets on chicken prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris inside fryer cabinets, coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around outside dumpsters. Instructed maanger to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on walls and floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 27, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the piping behind the fryer dirty. Must clean to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jan 7, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a working thermometer inside the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in freezer in the rear to remove debris on the bottom shelf and the floor inside the walk in cooler to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and piping behind the fryer dirty. Must clean to remove grease and debris. Also remove dust from air vent cover where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the front cooking area to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water and debris behind the grease trap. Must clean and maintain to prevent breeding place for pest. Also keep dry as possible.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter and hood above front cooking equipment to remove grease,dust and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Apr 25, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on the floor of the walk in cooler. Must remove, floors need to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the front prep cooler door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Also noted the shelving inside the walk in cooler rusted. Must remove rust.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear 3 compartment sink faucet with a leak at the base. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling in the front prep area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 29, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Nov 17, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to post handwash signs at all handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 40-50 mouse droppings in the rear storage room on the floor underneath storage shelves. Also found 6-8 droppings on the floor of the washrooms in the dining area. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the pipe under the handsink in the mens washroom in the dining area; repair leak at pipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vents in prep area wall, vents in dining area, vent fans in washrooms and fan covers inside of walk-in cooler; clean all areas to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jul 21, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 21, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Apr 3, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transimissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in rear storage/water heater room, 20 mice edroppings scattered on floor near walk-in cooler and rear hand washing sink, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in southwest corner near single service articles storage shelving unit, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along wall under utility sink. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front hand washing sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls in corners in prep, storage, and dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Sep 5, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Aug 22, 2019 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable mop head, disposable rubber gloves) on site for properly responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a roach crawling on wall at rear and several small flying insects on door ceiling and wall of customer dining area and at rear, over 35. Must remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

15. Jun 19, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable mop head, disposable rubber gloves) on site for properly responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

16. Jun 11, 2019 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable mop head, disposable rubber gloves) on site for properly responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290866 DATED 6/4/19; 38 - 6-501.111: Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. - OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALLS CEILING AND BOXES BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(e) observed food temperature thermometer not turning on. Instructed to replace battery or replace thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage contatiners not labeled with product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a beard guard is needed for the male food handler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed dry storage utensils being stored directly in product (flour) instructed to store all utensils properly between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed a backflow prevention device is needed for the utility sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the women's toilet room and inside of the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the exterior of the flour dry storage container with accumulated dirt debris. Observed the interior of the 2 door prep chicken cooler with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris on the floors under all shelves and under all equipment. Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

17. Jun 4, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable mop head, disposable rubber gloves) on site for properly responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(e) observed food temperature thermometer not turning on. Instructed to replace battery or replace thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage contatiners not labeled with product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 30 small flies located on the walls and ceiling of the rear dry storage area, by the 3 compartment sink and by the utility sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a beard guard is needed for the male food handler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed dry storage utensils being stored directly in product (flour) instructed to store all utensils properly between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed a backflow prevention device is needed for the utility sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the women's toilet room and inside of the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the exterior of the flour dry storage container with accumulated dirt debris. Observed the interior of the 2 door prep chicken cooler with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris on the floors under all shelves and under all equipment. Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago food manager's certificate on site while facility is preparing handling and serving time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken, fish). Instructed to always have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site at all times while preparing handling and serving tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

18. Mar 30, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed portioned, potentially hazardous foods stored in 1 door freezer near cook line. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed large white waste water pipe in rear of kitchen, over dry storage items. Must completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

19. Aug 11, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of front ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulbs in prep, dining, and rear storage areas. Replace missing light shield in rear ventilation hood.

20. Aug 3, 2017 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report 2071439 on 7-26-17: 22-no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Critical violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of front ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulbs in prep, dining, and rear storage areas. Replace missing light shield in rear ventilation hood.

21. Jul 26, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 quarts blue ivy and 16 quarts mango and beyonce oooh wee sweet tea, manually capped, not properly labeled and displayed for sale in reach-in coolers from unapproved source. All 20 quarts of oooh wee sweet tea are tagged held for inspection by chicago department of health and must not be sold. Critical violation 7-38-005b

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of front ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulbs in prep and rear storage areas. Replace missing light shield in rear ventilation hood.

22. Feb 10, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must discard all broken multi use containers and lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the cooking equipment and the front counter. Must repair worn baseboard in the dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light bulbs in the dining and hallway areas as needed. Must replace cracked light shield in the rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the two compartment sink.

23. Feb 3, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease receptacle not properly maintained. Noted excessive grease on the exterior of both waste grease containers and on the ground around the containers. Must remove excessive grease and properly maintain area. Serious citation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must discard all broken multi use containers and lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the fryers and remove excessive grease and food debris. Also detail clean the vent covers in the rear employee washroom and remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the cooking equipment and the front counter. Must repair worn baseboard in the dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light bulbs in the dining and hallway areas as needed. Must replace cracked light shield in the rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the two compartment sink.

24. Dec 11, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: spector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

25. Oct 15, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from ceiling fan & food debri from fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing & damaged wall bases & tiles in prep area and dining area,damaged wall near pop storage in kitchen.must clean walls in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment and light shields and cracked light shield above 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk hand sink in front prep area.must provide a backflow device on mopsink.

26. Oct 9, 2015 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations