Harold's Chicken Shack #87

7348 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
American
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Harold's Chicken Shack #87 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 6, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Harold's Chicken Shack #87's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 6, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 OF COOLERS, FRONT FAN GUARD COVER AND DOOR TRACK.
33
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 CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES(NOT FROM FIRE)
35
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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR OF RESTAURANT
36
86
Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND REAR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DUST.
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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 UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER THAT IS CONNECTED TO WALK-IN UNIT THAT IS NOT IN USE.
34
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 WALL COVING AT LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR AT RIGHT SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.
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86
Mar 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken Shack #87 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #87 on file is from Oct 6, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #87?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #87.

Has Harold's Chicken Shack #87's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #87 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #87 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.