Harold's Chicken Shack

June 22, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Observed facility with 20 plus ants inside employee restroom. Instructed person in charge to remove all ants from facility and have pest control plan perform. Observed facility not pest proof above 1/4 gap on entry exit door and large hole in rear entry/exit door screen. Must repair and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Observed facility outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained, condition for rodent harborage. Instructed person in charge to detailed clean and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed facility with no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Certification posted or on site while potentially hazards food are prepared and served. Manager arrived 40 minutes after inspection started. Facility must obtain,post and maintain City of Chicago Certified food manager while potentially foods are prepared and served. Serious Violation 7-38-012
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Observed Minor Violation not corrected from inspection 2010139 performed on 4-11-17. Violation #32 PAINT RUSTY SHLF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. #33CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS). #35 REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM(INCLUDING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS) WHERE PRESENT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #38 REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. Serious Violation 7- 42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Food not in original containers not labeled properly. Must label food not in original containers.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in disrepair near fryers, (bare cement) porous. Must repair for smooth nonporous easily cleanable. Coving in disrepair through out facility. Must repair and maintain
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls in disrepair broken tiles through out facility, and holes in walls. Must repair and maintain. Ceiling tiles has accumulation of grease and dust. Must clean and maintain.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Observed non functional light under ventilation hood, in rear hallway and rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: ventilation Hood over fryers not clean and maintained, accumulation of grease, food debris and dust on and inside hood. Must detailed clean hood and maintain.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Reach in coolers missing thermometers. Must obtain and maintain in conspicuous view.
code 40
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: Facility missing required food handler training certification for employees. Must obtain and maintain for all employees.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 11, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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