HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #27.
10259 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
14 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 172026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZING AGENT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FAUCET KNOB ON THE RIGHT SINK ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TILES AND VENTS CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TILES AND VENTS CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AND TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET AND MAINTAIN THE REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 132022FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON BASE OF ROLLING CARTS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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MAR 112022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. UNDER CRATES, PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN STAFF TOIELT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN REACH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLOUR AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES, WORK SURFACES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS N PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER ELEVATION, NO POP CRATES. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP STATION AND STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WIRES,LIGHTS AND VENTILATION HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, ALSO UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
SEP 292016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
DEC 292015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 212015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473909 DATED 06-20-2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES. 33-OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD. 34-OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. 34-OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS 35-OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES. 38-OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT GREASE TRAP WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTIAN IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN ALL COOLERS, IN THE PREP AREAS AND FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 32014PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACK IN CORNER OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL CRACK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND MAKE SURE LIGHT IS TEMPERED OR SHEILDED.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT GREASE TRAP WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTIAN IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 202014FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS VALUED AT $125 OR BOTH COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES 48.1 TO 125.2. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR, SHELVES, BOXES OF CUPS. CLEAN ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN STOPPERS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED BROKE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS
OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACK IN CORNER OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL CRACK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND MAKE SURE LIGHT IS TEMPERED OR SHEILDED.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 282013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 282012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES AND BY HOT WATER TANK TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
APR 272011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SHREDDER AND KNIFE IN REAR PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND COOKING AREA, ALSO REPAIR CEILING ABOVE HOOD.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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