Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Harold's Chicken Shack's record stops at Mar 28, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TAKING ORDERS, CASH, PHONE ORDERS AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS WITH SOAP. I OBSERVED HER RINSE HER HANDS IN RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANANAGER TO HAVE HER WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES WHEN HNDLING READY TO EAT ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: LARGE LEAK AT GREASE TRAP. WHEN WATER DRAINS GREASE TRAP LEAKS CLEAR WATER TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
8 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: MOUSE DROPPINGS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20-22 DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER SINK SROUND WATER HEATER AND AROUND TOILET. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF FOR THE BREAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MUST BE IN ORDER WITH ALL RECEIPTS, LICENSE ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CHICKEN HOT AND COLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP. WHEN WATER IS DRAINING, THE WATER DRAINS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 9, 2016 REPORT#1949050 #32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #41 INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME #42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1515626 DATED 01/06/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. 38-REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 140.7F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE SHIFT HAD PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 30, 2014
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 NEED CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING. MUST SEAL OPENINIG TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL BOTTOM COMPARTMENT5 OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE TILES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THR REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WORKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE
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Feb 26, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS AND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM.
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Jan 15, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2010. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA HAS WATER TURNED OFF AT VALVE BECAUSE KNOBS ON FAUCET OF SINK FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ARE STRIPPED AND WILL NOT ALLOW WATER TO COME ON WHEN TURNED. KNOBS MUST BE REPLACED SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES STATED THAT THEY HAD BEEN USING THE THREE COMP SINK FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING UNTIL KNOBS ARE REPLACED. WASHROOM IS LESS THAN ONE FOOT FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS AND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, FILTERS AND HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE TWO BLOWN BULBS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELF WHERE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS LOCATED AND SODA. ALSO ORGANIZE BATHROOM WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED AND OTHER CORNER AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE.
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Aug 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack on file is from Mar 28, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack 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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