JUN 1
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
BEAT. 45/100
7310 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 1, 2016 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
MAY 242016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR , ALONG WALL AND SHELVING OF REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
OCT 12015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTER,VENT COVER AND PIPPING TO REMOVE GREASE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK WHERE PLUMBING WAS REPAIRED MUST CONSIST OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AND WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND MOP SINK
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AUG 222013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTELINE PIPE(STACK) ROTTED OUT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ROD OUT THE LINE, CURRENTLY WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE FILLS UP IN SUB FLOOR AREA AND IS PUMPED OUT TO THE CATCH BASIN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. WASTE WATER FROM WASH BOWL IS RUNNING INTO A BUCKET. NEW PIPES MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT ALL WASTE AND SEWAGE CAN BE PROPERLY PISPOSED OF. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICL 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
5 HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN DINING ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 DRAINFLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA, 1N FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND AREA WHERE MOP SINK PIPE CONNECTION IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE TORN MESH SCREEN IN REAR SECURITY DOOR, AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER AND CORRECT PLUMBING DEFICIENCIES ON PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENBGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY(RECOMMEND INQUIRING ABOUT APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
JUL 102013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
JUL 22013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
5 DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS, 2 HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS, WHEELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER LEDGES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND INTERIORS OF COOLER AND FREEZERS IN REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
FEB 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
JAN 312013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES UNDERNEATH CABINET OF MOP SINK BY WASHROOM, ON SHELVES & FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM, AND ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, DOORS etc TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK AND SEAL AROUND ACCESS PANEL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE MISSING PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND RE-COONECT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET, AND FROM BUS PAN UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
OCT 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD AND DUCT WORK NEEDS CLEANING.
APR 42012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 4
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
MAR 282012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DRAIN FLIES (5) NOTED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. AIR CONDITIIONER DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE TO DRAIN LINE. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED AND DRAIN PAN FULL OF WATER UNDERNEATH SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
FEB 112010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT IT AND ROD IT OUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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