Chicago
35
BEAT

Harold'S Chicken Shack #14

1208 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
35/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-26
Pass Rate
58%
9 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-26)
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2021, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 41 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 41×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety critical
2025-09-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-09-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2025-01-07 Pass Complaint
4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM AIR VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2024-08-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. ALSO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.

2022-04-25 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-11-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-11-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO FOUND 6-8 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE DINING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WALL, VENTS IN DINING AREA, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

2020-07-21 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2020-04-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE EDROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORN...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2019-09-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-22 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT REAR AND SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON DOOR CEILING AND WALL OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT REAR, OVER 35. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

2019-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRU...

2019-06-11 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMEN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290866 DATED 6/4/19; 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILI...

2019-06-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE S...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMEN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SE...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

2018-03-30 Pass Complaint
2
minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed portioned, potentially hazardous foods stored in 1 door freezer near cook line. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.

minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed large white waste water pipe in rear of kitchen, over dry storage items. Must completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

2017-08-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.

2017-08-03 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2071439 ON 7-26-17: 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.

2017-07-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 4 QUARTS BLUE IVY AND 16 QUARTS MANGO AND BEYONCE OOOH WEE SWEET TEA, MANUALLY CAPPED, NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLERS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALL 20 QUARTS OF OOOH WEE SWEET TEA ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.

2016-02-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-02-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

2015-12-11 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

spector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

2015-10-15 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

100
Tacos El Pastor 53
99
Taco Bell
54
Homemade Pizza
66
The Penthouse Hyde Park
44
Park 52

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