SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #35.

BEAT. 39/100

12700 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 9
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD GUARDS WHILE HANDLING ANY FOODS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE PRODUCT OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLES DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT AND EITHER STORE WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT OR OUT OF THE CONTAINER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2623213 DATED 9/3/25; 10 - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 37 - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

SEP 3
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 27
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25-30 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON DRY STORAGE BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN GIZZARDS IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

MANAGER IN CHARGE UPON ARRIVAL DID NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATION UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOMEONE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, AND DATE MARKING CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD, SOILED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN RESTROOM AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AS NEEDED.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. CRATES BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOLIET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXHAUST VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD HAVE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER COURSE.

DEC 10
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL VENT FAN VERY DIRTY AND NOT SCREENED IN. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (HOLE). ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVER LIGHT BRUNT OUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN.

AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIMER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL VENT FAN AND WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 13
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

APR 6
2018
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.6F-50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, FAN, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS, CEILINGS, AND DUCT EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OCT 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 30
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM ABOVE SHELF, 10 FLYING INSECTS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER N PREP AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPTY BULK SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REEMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. IN STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS IN WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, AND CEILINGS NEAR EXHAUST HOOD. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 2-DOOR COOLER. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS NEAR FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL SOILED LINENS, SOILED WATER, AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF CO0OKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

JUN 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 50.3F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 400LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT $1300 AT 50.3-53.9 F. ALL WINGS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FLOUR BUILDUP ON SHELVES, LEGS AND COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ARE RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AND DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL AT JUNCTURE ACROSS FROM SAFE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ALL PIPES, DUCT WORK AND FILTERS HAVE HEAVY GREASE ACCULULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PIPES, DUCT WORK AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ABOVE STOVE AND END CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. SHIELD ALL LIGHT FIXTURES COMPLETELY.

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST REPAINT AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

NOV 18
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.

SEP 26
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES UNDER CHICKEN PREP TABLE. REPAIR FRYER CABINETS DOORS (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY).

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF DUCT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COAT, BAG) OFF PREP TABLE AND FLOUR. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS OUTSIDE PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

OCT 14
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS UNDER MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES,REPAIR COVING AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. (ATTACHMENT CURRENTLY ON SINK IS JUST AN EXTENSION AND IS NOT A BACKFLOW DEVICE)

AUG 23
2011
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP & SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. ALSO, OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS AT THE UTENSIL WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MUST WASH HANDS AT A HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND WASHING HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AND SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, INNER REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DIRTY/CRACKED GROUT FROM ALONG SIDE MOP SINK AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RESEAL TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND SURFACES ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,AND COOLERS. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,POWER CORDS AND PIPES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AND REMOVE GRIME AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS UNDER MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES,REPAIR COVING AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHILEDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON ALL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE LEFT END OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. (NO CITATION ISSUED, WATER NOT LEAKING DIRECTLY ONTO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) ALSO, REPAIR LEAKS FROM CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AND REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 2
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.

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