Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2018
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Inspectors have visited Harold's Chicken Shack 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 1, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Harold's Chicken Shack's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harold's Chicken Shack is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN DOOR GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW)., NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DITY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO 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: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO PROVIDE TILE FOR FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 26, 2014
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS
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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 WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Aug 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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 WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 28, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 18, 2014
Complaint
5 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: THE BACK DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS ONE INCH GAP AND THE SCREENING IS TORN.ALL NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND HAS CHEW HOLES IN THE COVER NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT.MUST REPLACE THE TOP. THE GREASE CONTAINER IS THICK WITH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP IT AND IS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. MUST REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN THE TOP. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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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 WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Nov 13, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
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Nov 6, 2013
Complaint
4 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 ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ACROSS EXTERIOR OF 3-D00R REFRIGERATOR AT REAR, AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON REAR INNER DOOR IN SAME AREA. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR PREP TABLE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 555235 DATE 9/27/11. 36) PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. 38) NEED TO ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMP. SINK
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 27, 2011
Routine
6 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 CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT AND CONTAMINATION.
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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 FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZER.
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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. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND SOILED CARPET IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2010
Complaint
7 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: 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. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PANTRY BEHIND METAL CONTAINER STORING SEASONING AND TWELVE MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND BUS TUBS NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE. FRONT DOOR OPEN AND FRONT WINDOW WAS OUT. ESTABLISHMENT WAS BROKEN INTO EARLY THIS MORNING AND ROBBERS BROKE OUT FRONT WINDOW. WINDOW HAD BEGUN TO GET REPAIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CITATION #H000064594 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:OOAM.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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 AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ANY HOLES THAT MAY BE IN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHEN PULLED OUT FOR CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM PIPE UNDER THE EXP0SED HANDSINK; REPAIR. RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER (DISPOSE) AND WET MOPS MUST BE STORED UPWARD TO DRY.
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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 1, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine 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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