Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Harold's Chicken Shack's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 15, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Harold's Chicken Shack scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER COLE SLAW PREP COOLER,6-RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND BOXES & APPX. 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA CHICKEN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FLOOR DRAINS,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK,REMOVE TAPE AT WALL ABOVE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Jan 14, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLE SLAW ,FISH,ETC).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Jan 6, 2015
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE CABINET IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND POP NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER.ALSO RODENT POISON ON FLOOR AND IN CABINET IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE (SEE VIOLATION #34).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STAGNANT WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING ODOR IN UNIT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION OF INTERIOR DOOR AND AREAS OF WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR PANELING WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR.
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Jan 23, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION/CITATION 7-38-012.
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Nov 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
2 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 1319385 ON 02/14/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Mar 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
5 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 SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN & FISH) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Jan 7, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2012
Complaint
2 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF 5 CRAWLING INSECTS(ROACHES)IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON WALL AND FLOOR. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLYING INSECTS (10)ON WALL AND BOXES AT REAR. SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTH BATHROOM CABINETS AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM REPORT# 1158422, DATED 7/18/2012 NOT CORRECTED (29)(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. (34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (38)MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATINS BY SPECIFIED DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Jul 18, 2012
Complaint
5 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 SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE WHITE SUBSTANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
3 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: FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR OF PREMISES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES THAT MUST BE REPAIRED BY REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Sep 21, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES BY MOP SINK THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD POTS ETCETERA).
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Jul 20, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVINBG UNIT.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER RUSTY.
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Jun 13, 2011
Complaint
2 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.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLE.
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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 WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALSO FRONT UNDER FRYERS
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Feb 23, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Feb 15, 2011
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND FOUR ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2 COMPARMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Nov 18, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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86
Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM ADJACENT TO REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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82
Apr 14, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
35
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. LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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86
Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
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 Oct 15, 2015. The public record contains 25 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 11 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 seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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