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Harold's Chicken Shack

2341 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2015
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack since Oct 27, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

“Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE PHONE, THEN BEGAN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING THE PHONE, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
6
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE DURING THE HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN FLOORS THERE, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL DEEP FRYERS.
34
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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
45
67
Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER.
43
78
Aug 9, 2013
Complaint
7 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 183.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER.
43
70
Nov 14, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR FRONT WALL.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM FRONT.
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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 Oct 27, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited three 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack 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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