Harold's Chicken Shack

September 26, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO "PEPSI" COOLER, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP, UNDER THE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE RESTROOM. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OVER 1/2 OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SIDE OF SAID DOOR. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2017. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND SEAL THE SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INADEQUATE DRAIN BOARDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO VENTILATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE AND FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES AND CREVICES ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WASHBOWL INSIDE REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE VENTILATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN OUT CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULKING. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH WITH DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE "PEPSI" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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