Harold's Chicken Shack #40

307 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637

American

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #40, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 4, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Harold's Chicken Shack #40's record stops at Jun 4, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Harold's Chicken Shack #40 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 4, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. INSTRUCTED TO CUT GRASS AND TALL WEEDS IN REAR YARD OF BUILDING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN UNDER STAIRS AT REAR SIDE OF BUILDING TO REMOVE TRASH OBSERVED.

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED. ALSO CLEAN HOOD CANOPY ABOVE FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.

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. REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

May 6, 2010

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken Shack #40 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #40 on file is from Jun 4, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Harold's Chicken Shack #40's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #40 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #40 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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