Harold'S Chicken Shack
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2018-07-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-22 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed facility with 20 plus ants inside employee restroom. Instructed person in charge to remove all ants from facility and have pest control plan perform. Observed facility not pest proof above 1/4 gap on entry exit door and large hole in rear e...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed facility outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained, condition for rodent harborage. Instructed person in charge to detailed clean and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed facility with no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Certification posted or on site while potentially hazards food are prepared and served. Manager arrived 40 minutes after inspection started. Facility must obtain,post and maintain City ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed Minor Violation not corrected from inspection 2010139 performed on 4-11-17. Violation #32 PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. #33CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUI...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Food not in original containers not labeled properly. Must label food not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in disrepair near fryers, (bare cement) porous. Must repair for smooth nonporous easily cleanable. Coving in disrepair through out facility. Must repair and maintain
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in disrepair broken tiles through out facility, and holes in walls. Must repair and maintain. Ceiling tiles has accumulation of grease and dust. Must clean and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed non functional light under ventilation hood, in rear hallway and rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ventilation Hood over fryers not clean and maintained, accumulation of grease, food debris and dust on and inside hood. Must detailed clean hood and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Reach in coolers missing thermometers. Must obtain and maintain in conspicuous view.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Facility missing required food handler training certification for employees. Must obtain and maintain for all employees.
2017-04-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL ON 4-5-17. FLY ACTIVITY UNDER CONTROL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
2017-03-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH HEAT LAMPS POSITIONED ABOVE PRODUCT AT 95.1F, 89.5F,98.8F, AND 87.7F, AND OVER THE DEEP FRYER AT 105.6F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IM...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST NOTED N PREMISES. 10 SMALL FLIES FOUND OON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 10 SMALL FLIES ALSO OBSERVED IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS WITH LAYERS OF GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED ON SURFACE...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION USED DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 3-12-15 ON REPORT# 1527779 NOT CORRECTED: -29-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 742-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP OBSERVED).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION # 29.
2016-03-31 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP IN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR OF GREASE SPILLS AT DEEP FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPLATTER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET AT REAR.
2015-03-12 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. NOTED MISSING TILES BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2013-09-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS & SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED), STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WH...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2013-09-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 48F TO 55F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CITATION ISSU...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
CHICKEN WINGS-46F AND 5OF, CHICKEN LIVERS-47F, COLE SLAW-47- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD/STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES AND 5 GNATS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WA...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND SHELVES UNDR PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS & SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED), STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WHITE STORAG...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, PURPLE LIQUIDY SUBSTANCE, GREASE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND IN REAR BY FURNACE. MOP MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG UP TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
2012-07-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN FRNT WALL, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING FAN AND VENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FRONT.
2012-07-13 Fail Complaint 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR P-T...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.FOUND FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED NEED TO STORE HANDLE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRYERS, FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED NEED TO REPLACE, AND FRONT CEILING FAN AND VENT DUSTY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FRONT.
2011-12-15 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HAND SINK NOT CLEAN.
2011-08-29 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Correct By: Friday, September 23, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUT, I.E. COOLERS DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKES, CREVICES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE. REPLACE/R...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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