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Harold's Chicken Shack

4355 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Harold's Chicken Shack appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack since Mar 18, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILDING-UP ON DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK COLD WATER LINE IS NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETETLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
45
86
Dec 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET.
38
90
Dec 24, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN AREA UNDER REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST COORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
82
Mar 5, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS...IE CHICKEN, FISH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 30, 2012 REPORT #1234375 #35 LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. #37 TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
29
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN AREA UNDER REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST COORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
70
Jul 30, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. REPLACE SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
37
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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 18, 2015. The public record contains seven 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 four 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 three 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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