Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Harold's Chicken Shack has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 7, 2018. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 7, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Harold's Chicken Shack's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON DOOR JAMS AND NO GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, FAN, WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. 6-202.11 OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN GIZZARDS 55.6F, RAW CHICKEN LIVERS 55.4F, RAW FISH 54.7-55.4F AND COLESLAW 55.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 75LBS AND $185 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 10-15 FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON DOOR JAMS AND NO GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, FAN, WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. 6-202.11 OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COOLER IN FRONT AND REAR IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DUCT TAPED RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FOOD PREP TABLE COVER IN FRONT PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS 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 DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP BY CASH REGISTER, UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. 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 MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ABOVE WATER HEATER MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 81.1F & 88.9F-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES & EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, LEGS & SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND KNIFE RACK IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED, &PIPES ALONG WALLS. REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARD BY 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPAIR LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY/BROKEN FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.
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Jul 29, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES & EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, LEGS & SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND KNIFE RACK IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED, &PIPES ALONG WALLS. REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARD BY 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPAIR LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY/BROKEN FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.
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Jun 9, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT HOLDING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP FOUND AT 48.3F-ALL PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COLE SLAW-46.1-48.8F, CHICKEN LIVER-49.4F & CHICKEN GIZZARD-51.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES & EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, LEGS & SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND KNIFE RACK IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED, &PIPES ALONG WALLS. REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARD BY 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPAIR LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY/BROKEN FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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.REACH-IN-COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, CORRECT SAME.
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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.FLOOR IN REAR AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.CLEAN SAME
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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.SOME CEILING TILES IN REAR SOILED / STAINED NOT CLEAN , REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT SHIELDS IN REACH-IN-COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIR SAME.
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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 Sep 7, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited six 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 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five 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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