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Harold's Chicken Shack

March 10, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
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: MOUSE DROPPINGS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20-22 DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER SINK SROUND WATER HEATER AND AROUND TOILET. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF FOR THE BREAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MUST BE IN ORDER WITH ALL RECEIPTS, LICENSE ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CHICKEN HOT AND COLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP. WHEN WATER IS DRAINING, THE WATER DRAINS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 9, 2016 REPORT#1949050 #32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE THICK EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #41 INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME #42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
code 36
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 16, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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