Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 29, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/RE-SEAL RUBBER GASKET OF INTERIOR DOOR AT 2-DR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT COOKING/SERVICE AREA AND AT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 22, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED FRYER LEAKING GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER LEAKING FROM FRONT DOOR ONTO FLOOR IN FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY AND GREASY HOOD AND FILTER FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN OVER FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST DOOR CHRCK OR REPLACE.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FLOUR CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE,UNUSED COOLERS, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM VENT FAN NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jul 9, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 28, 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.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF POP COOLER AND DRAIN STOPPER IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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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.OBSERVED STORAGE BAGS ON FLOOR IN REAR ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HOT WATER HANDLE IN MEN WASHROOM HARD TO OPEN.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILES ON PREMISES ANS CLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Mar 23, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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.STILL REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILES ON PREMISES AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Sep 21, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, FILTERS, CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, SINKS 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & 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: CLEAN ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN WALL TILE IN WASHROOMS & THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, ALL WALLS MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK
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Aug 19, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, AND FRENCH FRIES THAT HAD COMPLETELY THAWED OUT INSIDE OF UNIT ALONG WITH SEVERAL BOXES OF FRESH CHICKEN(ICED DOWN)THAT WAS DELIVERED SHORTLY BEFORE MY ARRIVAL - UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN FOUND IN FRY BASKETS ON PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH LIGHTS AT 85.7 F, 95.5 F AND 93.7 F-INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT WHICH SHOULD BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE OR BE LABELED WITH TIME COOKED TO FALL UNDER THE TIME/TEMPERATURE RULE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL SHELVES AND COUNTERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, FILTERS, CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, SINKS 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & 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: CLEAN ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN WALL TILE IN WASHROOMS & THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, ALL WALLS MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK
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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 Jun 29, 2016. The public record contains nine 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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