Harold's Chicken Shack #10

1709 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
American
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

Harold's Chicken Shack #10 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Harold's Chicken Shack #10's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 22, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Harold's Chicken Shack #10's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER, AND THE FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEANED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE FRYER RACK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES IN REAR AND REPLACE MISSING TILE NEXT TO FRYER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 13, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN DISHWASHING,PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NOTED SCREEN DOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE OPEN TO THE AIR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR,OPENINGS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME AND IN PLACE OF THE MISSING DOOR KNOB AND LOCK SET. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT FRONT SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, NOTED FLY TRAP LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO A NON FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER, AND THE FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEANED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE FRYER RACK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES IN REAR AND REPLACE MISSING TILE NEXT TO FRYER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER, AND THE FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEANED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE FRYER RACK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES IN REAR AND REPLACE MISSING TILE NEXT TO FRYER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, FOUND LIVE LARGE FLIES STILL ON THE PREMISES. 15 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AND 8 IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND FIND WHERE THEY ARE BREEDING AND ELIMINATE SOURCE. ALSO MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT/REAR DOOR, OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #64653-17
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND WASHBOWL IN TOILET. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED FOR SHELVES IN REAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ACTUAL SHELVING AND SHELVING MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN GARBAGE CANS AND BIG CONTAINERS USED TO HOLD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE EQUIPMENTS, ALL STORAGE RACKS, RACKS IN WALK/REACH-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP, 3-COMP. SINK AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS. CLEAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES-REMOVE RUST FROM TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN TOILET/STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENTS AND AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN FRONT AREA AND REAR (INCLUDING TOILET ROOM). MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT AND SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND ANY/ALL CRACKS/CREVICES. REPLACE WORN SCREEN IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND FIX HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AROUND THE EXIT DOOR AND IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS AND ORGANIZE SAME SAID AREAS.
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Jul 6, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 15 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE AND 10 IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. MUST FIND SOURCE WHERE FLIES ARE COMING FROM AND ELIMINATE IT FOR THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE. CIT. #64651-15
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Apr 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MULTI-TASKING AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. THAT IS TALKING ON CELL PHONE WHILE RETRIEVING FOODS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. WHEN TOLD BY INSPECTOR TO WASH HANDS BEFORE CONTINUING TO PREPARE FOODS HE WENT OVER TO 3-COMP. SINK AND PUT HANDS IN SOAPY WATER THEN GRABBED THE WASH CLOTH IN SAME SINK TO GET FLOUR SUBSTANCE OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS USING THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WHEN MULTI-TASKING. CITATION #60267-14
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 20 LARGE FLIES IN PREP, 15 IN REAR STORAGE/BREAK AREA (LYING/CRAWLING ON WALLS. FLOORS, BULLETIN BOARD AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS) AND 3 IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken Shack #10 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #10 on file is from Sep 22, 2011. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #10?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #10.

Has Harold's Chicken Shack #10's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #10 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #10 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.