Harold's Chicken Shack #4b
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2012
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 22, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b since Mar 22, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Harold's Chicken Shack #4b's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSEVED UTILITY SINK WITH ONE MISSING LEG INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LEG
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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.CLEAN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS BOTH COOLERS.CLEAN AND RESEAL REAR STORAGE SHELVE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK
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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.NEED TO REPAIR CEILING FRONT BEING HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS
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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.3 COMPARTMENT NOZZEL LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR
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Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 23, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 14, 2011
Routine
7 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: 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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL ON BRICKS AND FLOOR BEHIND UTILITY SINK, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74622 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN OFFICE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 25, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREP ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Nov 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM NOV. 4, 2009. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT BASE UNDER UTILITY SINK. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREP ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #4b last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b on file is from Mar 22, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b?
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 #4b.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #4b's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #4b 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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