HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #10.
7059 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN/WORN SCREEN). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
JUN 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
OBSERVED 3 TUBS(80lbs) OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS AT VARIOUS IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.7F TO 76.6F. 80LBS AT $100 OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN/WORN SCREEN). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
OCT 52020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LOBBY,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA,REAR STORAGE ,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242020FAILED27 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/24/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY AWAY FROM PAPER GOODS (ON & UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS)IN REAR AREA.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIM AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND AND SIDEWALK AND ENCRUSTED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE AND CLEAN GREASE FROM GROUND AND CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LOBBY,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA,REAR STORAGE ,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,OUTSIDE REAR AND SIDE YARD,PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED 4- CUSTOMERS IN RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.(7-28-060)
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES STANDING NEXT TO EACH OTHER AT FRONT WINDOW TALKING TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVE UNFINISHED WOOD BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)
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FEB 252019FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO SUPPORT THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN
FOUND NO TESTING DEVICES FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SERVICES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE DISPOSAL OUTDOOR CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS MOPS, BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED COVE BASE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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