Harold'S Chicken Shack
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2018-02-01 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN DOOR GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW)., NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DITY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-05 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO PROVIDE TILE FOR FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
2014-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2014-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2014-03-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2014-03-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE BACK DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS ONE INCH GAP AND THE SCREENING IS TORN.ALL NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND HAS CHEW HOLES IN THE COVER NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT.MUST REPLACE THE TOP. THE GREASE CONTAINER IS THICK WITH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP IT AND IS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. MUST REMOVE THE GREASE AND C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2013-11-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
2013-11-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ACROSS EXTERIOR OF 3-D00R REFRIGERATOR AT REAR, AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON REAR INNER DOOR IN SAME AREA. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR PREP TABLE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
2012-11-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
2012-11-16 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 555235 DATE 9/27/11. 36) PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. 38) NEED TO ATTACH METAL D...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
2011-09-27 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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 CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, ...
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, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZER.
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. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND SOILED CARPET IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.
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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AR...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2010-09-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-09-21 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
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. AT...
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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREA...
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ANY HOLES THAT MAY BE IN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT W...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AN...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER (DISPOSE) AND WET MOPS MUST BE STORED UPWARD TO DRY.
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