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Harold'S Chicken Shack #52

7158 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk
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58/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2013-02-26
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
58/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2013-02-26)
Failed 3 inspections (2012, 2011, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2013-02-26 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AT CORNER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING AT REAR MISSING. MUST REPAIR.

2012-10-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR. MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR.MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE CEILING TILES, PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS.

2012-10-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY (>30 mice droppings) IN STORAGE AREA (ALONG WALLS, UNDERNEATH SHELVES, BEHIND BOILER). SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, (APPROX. 1/4 " ) GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CALL PE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PREP TABLES, LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS, DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE CEILING TILES, PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING TOILET ROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.

2011-08-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

2011-07-29 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

2011-03-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

2011-03-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL CONDIMENTS UNDER PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN LIQUIDS DRAINING ON CLEAN POT...

minor Pest Activity

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MILK CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER(RAW CHICKEN L...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE AND OFFICE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW, CONDIMENTS, ETC TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

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