Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Harold's Chicken Shack has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 19, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack since Oct 19, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight 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 19, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES KNOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED AT IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE TOILE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Jun 9, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1966910 DATED 10/18/2016 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#45 ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.CORRECT BY DATE 1/18/2017.SREIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE IN REARNOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 20, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOGGED AND BACKS UP WHEN IT IS USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LEGS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FOUR PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA THEY ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE, THREE DOOR REACHIN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL AREAS (PREP, WASHROOM, STORAGE, OFFICE, LOBBY).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TOILETROOM DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN. CLEAN BOTH REAR REACH IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND REAR SMALL BOX FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE AND HANDLE LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 12, 2011
Reinspection
5 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
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Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL AND NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON AIR CONDITIONER UNIT AND TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING THROUGH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 1, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN (SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT), REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTILITY (MOP) SINK FREE OF DISHES (BUS TUBS). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS----STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD.
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Dec 2, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM APRIL 2009. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN (SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT), REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTILITY (MOP) SINK FREE OF DISHES (BUS TUBS). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS----STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD.
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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 19, 2018. The public record contains 11 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 eight 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 six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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