HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52.

Chicago Health Dept

7158 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2013.

Last inspected Feb 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2013
PASS 2 violations
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.

OCT 22
2012
PASS 2 violations
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.

OCT 15
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAME DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-O20.

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.

AUG 8
2011
PASS 2 violations
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.

JUL 29
2011
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. OBSERVED 10-15 LIVE FLIES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED OR INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON DOORS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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MAR 30
2011
PASS 3 violations
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.

MAR 18
2011
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN NORTHEAST CORNER UNDER POP CRATES UNDER GYM SHOES, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE UNDER COUNTER AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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 POTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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 CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.

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 LIQUIDS, PARTS, PIECES,ETC).

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 WASHING AND PREP AREA.

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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