HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
1208 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
OCT 92015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER COLE SLAW PREP COOLER,6-RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND BOXES & APPX. 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA CHICKEN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE.
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FLOOR DRAINS,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK,REMOVE TAPE AT WALL ABOVE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
JAN 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLE SLAW ,FISH,ETC).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
JAN 62015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE CABINET IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND POP NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER.ALSO RODENT POISON ON FLOOR AND IN CABINET IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.
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FEB 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE (SEE VIOLATION #34).
REMOVE STAGNANT WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING ODOR IN UNIT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
SECTION OF INTERIOR DOOR AND AREAS OF WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR PANELING WHERE NEEDED.
LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR.
JAN 232014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION/CITATION 7-38-012.
NOV 52013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 1319385 ON 02/14/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MAR 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
FEB 142013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN & FISH) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
DEC 172012FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF 5 CRAWLING INSECTS(ROACHES)IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON WALL AND FLOOR. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLYING INSECTS (10)ON WALL AND BOXES AT REAR. SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTH BATHROOM CABINETS AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM REPORT# 1158422, DATED 7/18/2012 NOT CORRECTED (29)(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. (34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (38)MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATINS BY SPECIFIED DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 182012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE WHITE SUBSTANCE.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
DEC 22011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR OF PREMISES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TABLES NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES THAT MUST BE REPAIRED BY REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
SEP 212011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CORRECTED.
FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES BY MOP SINK THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD POTS ETCETERA).
JUL 202011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SOME CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVINBG UNIT.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)
FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER RUSTY.
JUN 132011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALSO FRONT UNDER FRYERS
FEB 232011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 152011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND FOUR ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2 COMPARMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR SAME.
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.
NOV 182010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
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.
NOV 92010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM ADJACENT TO REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
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.
APR 142010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.
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.
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