HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
7 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 12018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WORN DOOR GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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.
WORN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER REAR.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO PROVIDE TILE FOR FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOLER.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS
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.
AUG 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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.
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MAR 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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.
MAR 182014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 CLEAN THE TOP. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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.
NOV 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
NOV 62013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR PREP TABLE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
NOV 272012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
NOV 162012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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 DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMP. SINK
FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
SEP 272011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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, DIRT AND CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
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 AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 212010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 THIS TIME I OBSERVED TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PANTRY BEHIND METAL CONTAINER STORING SEASONING AND TWELVE MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND BUS TUBS NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE. FRONT DOOR OPEN AND FRONT WINDOW WAS OUT. ESTABLISHMENT WAS BROKEN INTO EARLY THIS MORNING AND ROBBERS BROKE OUT FRONT WINDOW. WINDOW HAD BEGUN TO GET REPAIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CITATION #H000064594 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:OOAM.
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 GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
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.
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 WHEN PULLED OUT FOR CLEANING.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM PIPE UNDER THE EXP0SED HANDSINK; REPAIR. RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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 AND FREEZERS WITHOUT.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER (DISPOSE) AND WET MOPS MUST BE STORED UPWARD TO DRY.
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