Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2016
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 1, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken Shack dates to Jun 1, 2016.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Harold's Chicken Shack's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
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May 24, 2016
Complaint
5 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: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR , ALONG WALL AND SHELVING OF REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
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Oct 1, 2015
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 AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTER,VENT COVER AND PIPPING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK WHERE PLUMBING WAS REPAIRED MUST CONSIST OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AND WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND MOP SINK
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Aug 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTELINE PIPE(STACK) ROTTED OUT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ROD OUT THE LINE, CURRENTLY WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE FILLS UP IN SUB FLOOR AREA AND IS PUMPED OUT TO THE CATCH BASIN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. WASTE WATER FROM WASH BOWL IS RUNNING INTO A BUCKET. NEW PIPES MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT ALL WASTE AND SEWAGE CAN BE PROPERLY PISPOSED OF. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICL 7-38-030.
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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: 5 HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN DINING ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 DRAINFLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA, 1N FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND AREA WHERE MOP SINK PIPE CONNECTION IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE TORN MESH SCREEN IN REAR SECURITY DOOR, AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER AND CORRECT PLUMBING DEFICIENCIES ON PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENBGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY(RECOMMEND INQUIRING ABOUT APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 10, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 2, 2013
Complaint
4 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: 5 DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS, 2 HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS, WHEELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER LEDGES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND INTERIORS OF COOLER AND FREEZERS IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Feb 11, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jan 31, 2013
Complaint
6 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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES UNDERNEATH CABINET OF MOP SINK BY WASHROOM, ON SHELVES & FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM, AND ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, DOORS etc TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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: REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK AND SEAL AROUND ACCESS PANEL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND RE-COONECT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET, AND FROM BUS PAN UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Oct 19, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AND DUCT WORK NEEDS CLEANING.
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Apr 4, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
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Mar 28, 2012
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DRAIN FLIES (5) NOTED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. AIR CONDITIIONER DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE TO DRAIN LINE. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED AND DRAIN PAN FULL OF WATER UNDERNEATH SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 11, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT IT AND ROD IT OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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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 1, 2016. The public record contains 14 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 10 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 four 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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