Harolds Shrimp and Chicken
Last inspected: May 12, 2023
15
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Harolds Shrimp and Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 12, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 22 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Harolds Shrimp and Chicken trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
10
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION NOT OPERABLE. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
33
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE ON THE PREMISES NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST BE OPERATIONAL OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
16
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE . MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
38
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON HAND SINKS.
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
56
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Mar 16, 2023
License
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE ON THE PREMISES NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST BE OPERATIONAL OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
16
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION NOT OPERABLE. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
33
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
16
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE . MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
38
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
56
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON HAND SINKS.
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harolds Shrimp and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harolds Shrimp and Chicken on file is from May 12, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harolds Shrimp and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Harolds Shrimp and Chicken.
Has Harolds Shrimp and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harolds Shrimp and Chicken have averaged around 22 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Harolds Shrimp and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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