OCT 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
6843 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 19, 2018 · passed with conditions
7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES KNOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVE THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVE THE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED AT IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE TOILE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS.
JUN 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1966910 DATED 10/18/2016 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#45 ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.CORRECT BY DATE 1/18/2017.SREIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE IN REARNOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OCT 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 182016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOGGED AND BACKS UP WHEN IT IS USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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FEB 252014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEGS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FOUR PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA THEY ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE, THREE DOOR REACHIN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL AREAS (PREP, WASHROOM, STORAGE, OFFICE, LOBBY).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR THE TOILETROOM DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
DEC 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN. CLEAN BOTH REAR REACH IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL AROUND REAR SMALL BOX FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE AND HANDLE LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
DEC 122011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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 AND STORAGE AREAS.
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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
DEC 52011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL AND NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON AIR CONDITIONER UNIT AND TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING THROUGH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
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 FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
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 AND STORAGE AREAS.
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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 12011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN (SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT), REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTILITY (MOP) SINK FREE OF DISHES (BUS TUBS). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS----STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD.
DEC 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ALSO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM APRIL 2009. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN (SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT), REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTILITY (MOP) SINK FREE OF DISHES (BUS TUBS). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS----STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD.
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