HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
9151 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 22017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
APR 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
MAR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN)AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRYER BASKETS UNDER HEATING LAMPS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMP OF 85.2F AND 77.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. TOTAL COST $75. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT.
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 212017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 162017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON 2-8-17 ON REPORT# 1982834 NOT CORRECTED: -22- NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR THE DISH WASHING AREA. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
REPLACE MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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FEB 82017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH IN RECEPTACLE ABOVE THE RIM WITH LID OPEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE AND KEEP THE LID CLOSEED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CHEMICAL TES KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 .
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSLS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLES INVERTED(UP OR OUT).
PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONNT FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND SINKS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVING ALL GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
REPLACE MISSING ENND CAPS TO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
AUG 122016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA , 5 ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND 15-20 ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS MISSING A PORTION OF THE VENT. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR STAINLESS STEEL WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS AND CLEAN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.
JUL 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS ON SHELVING AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.
NOTED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 152013FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11/8/13 (1072648) NOT CORRECTED, ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. 18/1- OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES (OVER 40) SCATTERED THRU-OUT, CRAWLING INSIDE RAW WOOD CABINET, ON WALK-IN COOLER BASE, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. EVIDENCE OF ROACH FECES ON WALLS AND BEHIND ATTACHED PIPING IN VARIOUS AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT.
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, CABBAGE SLICER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING LINE AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, GAPS INBETWEEN CAUSING ROACH HARBORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE ALL WALLS REPAIRED AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
NOV 82013FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR AND WALL. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
AUG 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
CLEAN LIGHT PANELS/SHIELDS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
AUG 202013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED 10-15 LARGE/SMALL CRAWLING ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
NO CITY CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN, FISH AND COLE SLAW ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE SAME ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE SHELVES AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR INSECTS. MUST REMOVE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN /SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
CLEAN LIGHT PANELS/SHIELDS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY AT REAR ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE STAGNANT MOP WATER FROM BUCKET PROPERLY STORE MOP.
JUN 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF REINSPECTION - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
SMOOTH CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RE-PAINT SAME.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN ALL WALLS, PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS, BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT & CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES
PROVIDE SHIELDS & END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHING ETC.) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA.
HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK VERY LOW INCREASE FLOW FOR EASIER HAND WASHING.
MAY 252011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRIED CHICKEN SITTING OUT UNDER HEAT LAMP ON PREP TABLE AT 90.9 DEGREES AND 126.3 DEGREES-PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, MUST HELD HOT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 3 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED A GAP(1/4 INCH) UNDERNEATH FRONT DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
SMOOTH CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RE-PAINT SAME.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN ALL WALLS, PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS, BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT & CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES
PROVIDE SHIELDS & END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHING ETC.) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA.
HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK VERY LOW INCREASE FLOW FOR EASIER HAND WASHING.
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