Harold'S Chicken Shack
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2025-03-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOUR AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
2025-02-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 19 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 20LBS. A VARIETY OF COOKED CHICKEN (LEGS,WINGS, TIGHS,BREAST)RANGING FROM 86.7F-104.0F INSIDE OF FRYER BASKETS UNDER LAMP.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. RAW PERCH AT 47.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.1LBS. COLE SLAW AT 61.1F ON PREP TABLE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COATS AND JACKETS STORED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SERVICE COUNTER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOUR AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588991 2/1/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAI...
2024-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC FOOD BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.12 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
2024-01-30 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ON BRICKS,UNDER STAIRS AMONGST STANDING WATER AND A DEAD DECAYED RAT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DEAD RAT AND STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC FOOD BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.12 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
2024-01-22 Fail License CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT PLASTIC FOOD BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING WATER FROM LID AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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