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Harold's Chicken Shack

321 E 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Harold's Chicken Shack appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 11, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Harold's Chicken Shack on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACED THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP.
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Jul 2, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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90
Mar 19, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Nov 23, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF 50 COOKED FRIED CHICKEN PIECES SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT 93.5F-115.0F AND 20 INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT 49.6-50.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT TWO OF TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT PREP AREAS AND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK AND BREAD PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING AND RACKS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER AND DUCT TAPE FROM TOILET BOWL LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CONDIMENT UNIT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOT WATER TANK/STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE STAINS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AT REAR BY THREE COMMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS. CLEAN VENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK/STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/CONDIMENT UNIT, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Sep 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND GREASE LID WIDE OPEN WITH EXCESS GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF RECEPTICLE, SURROUNDING GROUND, AND ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND GREASE SPILLS AT SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GREASE PICK-UPS TO ACCOMODATE GREASE PRODUCTION FROM BUSINESS OPERATION. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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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 Feb 11, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack have averaged around two 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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