Harold's Chicken Shack

1039 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
American
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2018
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harold's Chicken Shack 12 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 3, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack since Jul 3, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 10 times.

Harold's Chicken Shack's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2018
Complaint
11 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 facility with 20 plus ants inside employee restroom. Instructed person in charge to remove all ants from facility and have pest control plan perform. Observed facility not pest proof above 1/4 gap on entry exit door and large hole in rear entry/exit door screen. Must repair and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed facility outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained, condition for rodent harborage. Instructed person in charge to detailed clean and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed facility with no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Certification posted or on site while potentially hazards food are prepared and served. Manager arrived 40 minutes after inspection started. Facility must obtain,post and maintain City of Chicago Certified food manager while potentially foods are prepared and served. Serious Violation 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed Minor Violation not corrected from inspection 2010139 performed on 4-11-17. Violation #32 PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. #33CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS). #35 REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #38 REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. Serious Violation 7- 42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food not in original containers not labeled properly. Must label food not in original containers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in disrepair near fryers, (bare cement) porous. Must repair for smooth nonporous easily cleanable. Coving in disrepair through out facility. Must repair and maintain
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in disrepair broken tiles through out facility, and holes in walls. Must repair and maintain. Ceiling tiles has accumulation of grease and dust. Must clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed non functional light under ventilation hood, in rear hallway and rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ventilation Hood over fryers not clean and maintained, accumulation of grease, food debris and dust on and inside hood. Must detailed clean hood and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Reach in coolers missing thermometers. Must obtain and maintain in conspicuous view.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility missing required food handler training certification for employees. Must obtain and maintain for all employees.
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Apr 11, 2017
Reinspection
6 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: SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL ON 4-5-17. FLY ACTIVITY UNDER CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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Mar 30, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH HEAT LAMPS POSITIONED ABOVE PRODUCT AT 95.1F, 89.5F,98.8F, AND 87.7F, AND OVER THE DEEP FRYER AT 105.6F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPOPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: IMPROPER PEST NOTED N PREMISES. 10 SMALL FLIES FOUND OON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 10 SMALL FLIES ALSO OBSERVED IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS WITH LAYERS OF GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED ON SURFACES) IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN BOTH OF THESE ROOMS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION USED DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 3-12-15 ON REPORT# 1527779 NOT CORRECTED: -29-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 742-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION # 29.
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Mar 31, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP IN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF GREASE SPILLS AT DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPLATTER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET AT REAR.
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Mar 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. NOTED MISSING TILES BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS & SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED), STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WHITE STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR NEXT TO DISCONNECTED REFRIGERATION UNIT USED FOR STORAGE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND 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 LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 48F TO 55F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. 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: CHICKEN WINGS-46F AND 5OF, CHICKEN LIVERS-47F, COLE SLAW-47- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD/STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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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: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES AND 5 GNATS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, CLOSE FRONT DOOR OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND SHELVES UNDR PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS & SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED), STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WHITE STORAGE CABINETS IN REAR NEXT TO DISCONNECTED REFRIGERATION UNIT USED FOR STORAGE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, PURPLE LIQUIDY SUBSTANCE, GREASE).
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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 AND ATTACHED PIPES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND IN REAR BY FURNACE. MOP MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG UP TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Jul 20, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 FRNT WALL, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING FAN AND VENT.
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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.REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FRONT.
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Jul 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR P-TRAP LEAKING INTO A BUCKET SLOW DRAINING.
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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.FOUND FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED NEED TO STORE HANDLE UP, INVERT
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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 WALLS BEHIND FRYERS, FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED NEED TO REPLACE, AND FRONT CEILING FAN AND VENT DUSTY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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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.REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FRONT.
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Dec 15, 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 FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK NOT CLEAN.
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Aug 29, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, September 23, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUT, I.E. COOLERS DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKES, CREVICES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE. REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING WALL AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.L DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS REMOVING DUST FOOD STAINS GREASE ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 Jul 3, 2018. The public record contains 12 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 10 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 six 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.