Harold's Chicken Shack #10
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Harold's Chicken Shack #10 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 16, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Harold's Chicken Shack #10's record stops at Aug 16, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 18 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Harold's Chicken Shack #10's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN/WORN SCREEN). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Jun 3, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 TUBS(80lbs) OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS AT VARIOUS IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.7F TO 76.6F. 80LBS AT $100 OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN/WORN SCREEN). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LOBBY,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA,REAR STORAGE ,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
6 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/24/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIM AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND AND SIDEWALK AND ENCRUSTED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE AND CLEAN GREASE FROM GROUND AND CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY AWAY FROM PAPER GOODS (ON & UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS)IN REAR AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LOBBY,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA,REAR STORAGE ,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,OUTSIDE REAR AND SIDE YARD,PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED 4- CUSTOMERS IN RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.(7-28-060)
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES STANDING NEXT TO EACH OTHER AT FRONT WINDOW TALKING TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)
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Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE UNFINISHED WOOD BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)
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Feb 25, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO SUPPORT THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TESTING DEVICES FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE DISPOSAL OUTDOOR CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SERVICES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS MOPS, BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVE BASE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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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 Aug 16, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #10?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #10.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #10's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #10 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #10 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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