Harold's Chicken Shack

December 5, 2011 · 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: 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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL AND NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON AIR CONDITIONER UNIT AND TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING THROUGH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H75407.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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 FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ETC. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 1, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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