Harold's Chicken Shack #84

201 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2015

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Harold's Chicken Shack #84. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken Shack #84 dates to Mar 11, 2015.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2015

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR FOOD HANDLER WHO WAS PREPPING AND COOKING CHICKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION,IE SINK BEING USED TO HOLD SEVERAL BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES INSIDE.INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE(NOT BLOCKED,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK).MANAGER REMOVE BAGGED FOOD-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: UPON WASHING HANDS AT INSPECTION OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO GO TO NEAR BY STORE FOR PAPER TOWELS-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-030

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL,ONLY A STATE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FROM EMPLOYEE.A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN A PLACE THAT EASILY VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE FOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEANOF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST COMPARTMENT ON RIGHT SIDE OF 4-COMP SINK LABLED SANITIZER.MUST REPAIR PIPE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

May 20, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken Shack #84 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #84 on file is from Mar 11, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Harold's Chicken Shack #84's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #84 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #84 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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