Harold's Chicken Shack #52
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2013
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Score
Across the available record, Harold's Chicken Shack #52 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #52 is from Feb 26, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Harold's Chicken Shack #52 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AT CORNER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING AT REAR MISSING. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 22, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR. MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR.MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE CEILING TILES, PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY (>30 mice droppings) IN STORAGE AREA (ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH SHELVES, BEHIND BOILER). SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, (APPROX. 1/4 " ) GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAME DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-O20.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PREP TABLES, LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE CEILING TILES, PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MISSING TOILET ROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 8, 2011
Reinspection
2 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. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 29, 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: 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 LIVE FLIES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED OR INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON DOORS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 30, 2011
Reinspection
3 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. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
10 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 SCATTERED IN NORTHEAST CORNER UNDER POP CRATES UNDER GYM SHOES, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE UNDER COUNTER AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL CONDIMENTS UNDER PREP TABLE.
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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. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN LIQUIDS DRAINING ON CLEAN POTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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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, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MILK CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER(RAW CHICKEN LIQUIDS, PARTS, PIECES,ETC).
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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 PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE AND OFFICE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW, CONDIMENTS, ETC TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #52 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #52 on file is from Feb 26, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #52?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #52.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #52's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #52 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 #52 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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