HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
6241 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 52011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
NOV 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
NOV 142011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL ON BRICKS AND FLOOR BEHIND UTILITY SINK, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74622 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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 ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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 (GREASE BUILDUP), COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG NORTH WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN OFFICE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
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. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FEB 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREP ROOM.
RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
NOV 102010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM NOV. 4, 2009. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT BASE UNDER UTILITY SINK. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREP ROOM.
RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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