Harold's Chicken Shack #55
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020
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Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #55 stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2020. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken Shack #55 dates to Mar 5, 2020.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Mar 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN MICROWAVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC BAGS FROM PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ALONG WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN TOILET ROOM AND HOLES IN UPPER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VESTIBULE AND REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Oct 11, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP AND THE LID IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT DETAILED CLEANED AND IF LID CAN NOT BE SECURED BACK TO THE UNIT, TO HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2252904 DATED 01/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -47. CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINING FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO, THE SURFACE UNDERNEATH THE CARDBOARD IS RUSTED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE PREP TABLES OR MAKE SURFACE RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. -49. THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, UPPER/LOWER SURFACE OF THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -55. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET (BY THE TOILET ROOM) WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 6-501.114 CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE TOILET ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. 6-201.11 WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -56. THE FRONT VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -57. FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jan 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN WHICH MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST A SIGN OR POSTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINING FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO, THE SURFACE UNDERNEATH THE CARDBOARD IS RUSTED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE PREP TABLES OR MAKE SURFACE RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY AND WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, UPPER/LOWER SURFACE OF THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET (BY THE TOILET ROOM) WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 6-501.114 CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE TOILET ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. 6-201.11 WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SINKS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE FRONT VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AT THIS TIME, I HAD POSTED SIGN AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DOORS TO THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN SAME COOLER. CLEAN WALLS FRONT COOKING AREA.CLEAN CEILING HEATER PIPE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA COVERED WITH FLOUR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DARK NO LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT FOR FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES(FORKS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM FLOORS AND COUNTERS. DISCONTINUE USING PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS FOR RAW CHICKEN WHEN STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING UP HOLE CHICKENS ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT NEXT TO HE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON THE SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD TO PREVENT CONBTAMINATION. CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FUZZY DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Feb 22, 2017
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: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES(FORKS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM FLOORS AND COUNTERS. DISCONTINUE USING PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS FOR RAW CHICKEN WHEN STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING UP HOLE CHICKENS ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT NEXT TO HE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON THE SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD TO PREVENT CONBTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FUZZY DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FUZZY DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES(FORKS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM FLOORS AND COUNTERS. DISCONTINUE USING PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS FOR RAW CHICKEN WHEN STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
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Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOWER UNDER THE COUNTER UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST UNDER THE FRYERS BEHIND THE LOWER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND BAGS STORED ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
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Apr 8, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ENDCAPS MISSING ON LIGHTSHIELDS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANLDERS.
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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE TO STORE PRODUCT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COLESLAW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED KNIVES IN BASIN OF SIN AND FOOD HANDLER EMPTYING BOWL OF USED CHICKEN BATTER IN EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK AND KEEP CLEAN FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND ALSO ON WIRE RACKS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ENDCAPS MISSING ON LIGHTSHIELDS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANLDERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF DOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS NEAR DEEP FRYERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN PREP AREA
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Aug 27, 2014
Consultation
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 61F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW ON PREMISES,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.MILK-61F,TALAPIA FISH-54F,CHICKEN WINGS-52,LIVERS,52F.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.APPROX 60LBS,COST $225.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.ALSO LOWER WALLS , AND DOOR TO PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS/DOOR OR PAINT/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.
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May 3, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOKLER. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE THE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Aug 19, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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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. MUST ALSO DATE ALL PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS TO ASSURE FIRST-IN FIRST-OUT PROCEDURE IS USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR PANELS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS WHERE NEEDED, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING TILE ON WALL BY WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCONTINUE STORING GREASE STRAINER MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Aug 5, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-INN COOLER FOUND HOLDING AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND CALL REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN. UNIT ALSO PLACED UNDER HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT ONCE REPAIRED TO 312-746-4240-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PERCH-50.1F, CHICKEN LIVERS-49.6F, CHICKEN GIZZARDS-49.8F, MILK-49.1F, CHICKEN-48.7F, CHICKEN-47.9F, COLE SLAW-48.8F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(100LB VALUED AT $100.00)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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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: 10 FLIES NOTED IN FOOD PREP AND DINING AREA-REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE FLIES(MAY WANT TO REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL FLY-CATCHING DEVICE FOR AFFECTED AREA)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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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. MUST ALSO DATE ALL PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS TO ASSURE FIRST-IN FIRST-OUT PROCEDURE IS USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR PANELS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS WHERE NEEDED, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING TILE ON WALL BY WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCONTINUE STORING GREASE STRAINER MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jun 10, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP FOUND AT 48.2F-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FROM UNIT AND DISCARD ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, MUST HAVE IT SERVICED. WHEN REPAIRED FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION OF UNIT TO 312-746-4240-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN(THIGHS, BREASTS, LEGS) FOUND IMPROPER TEMPS RANGING FROM 115.1 - 128.9F. FOUND CHICKEN IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 50.1F-INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCT NOT HELD-AT PROPER TEMPERATURES(140F OR ABOVE AND 40F OR BELOW)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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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. MUST ALSO DATE ALL PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS TO ASSURE FIRST-IN FIRST-OUT PROCEDURE IS USED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR PANELS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS WHERE NEEDED, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING TILE ON WALL BY WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCONTINUE STORING GREASE STRAINER MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jul 26, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR PAINT SOILED CEILING TILE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.VENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST CEILING OVER FOOD PREP AREA NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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 THE FOOD PREP AREA-WARNING.
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Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.MUST REPLACE OR PAINT SOILED CEILING TILE.
35
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.VENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST CEILING OVER FOOD PREP AREA NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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 THE FOOD PREP AREA-WARNING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #55 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #55 on file is from Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #55?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #55.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #55's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #55 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #55 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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