MAR 28
2017
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
BEAT. 32/100
1014 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2017 · passed
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 172017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
EMPLOYEE TAKING ORDERS, CASH, PHONE ORDERS AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS WITH SOAP. I OBSERVED HER RINSE HER HANDS IN RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANANAGER TO HAVE HER WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES WHEN HNDLING READY TO EAT ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
LARGE LEAK AT GREASE TRAP. WHEN WATER DRAINS GREASE TRAP LEAKS CLEAR WATER TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MOUSE DROPPINGS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20-22 DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER SINK SROUND WATER HEATER AND AROUND TOILET. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF FOR THE BREAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MUST BE IN ORDER WITH ALL RECEIPTS, LICENSE ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CHICKEN HOT AND COLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP. WHEN WATER IS DRAINING, THE WATER DRAINS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 9, 2016 REPORT#1949050 #32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #41 INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME #42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CORRECTED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 92016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1515626 DATED 01/06/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. 38-REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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JAN 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 140.7F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE SHIFT HAD PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 302014PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING. MUST SEAL OPENINIG TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.
OCT 302013PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2013
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL BOTTOM COMPARTMENT5 OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE TILES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THR REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A WORKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE
JAN 222013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS AND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM.
JAN 152013FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2010. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA HAS WATER TURNED OFF AT VALVE BECAUSE KNOBS ON FAUCET OF SINK FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ARE STRIPPED AND WILL NOT ALLOW WATER TO COME ON WHEN TURNED. KNOBS MUST BE REPLACED SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES STATED THAT THEY HAD BEEN USING THE THREE COMP SINK FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING UNTIL KNOBS ARE REPLACED. WASHROOM IS LESS THAN ONE FOOT FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS AND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, FILTERS AND HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE TWO BLOWN BULBS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELF WHERE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS LOCATED AND SODA. ALSO ORGANIZE BATHROOM WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED AND OTHER CORNER AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE.
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