HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #14

1208 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

27 inspections

ComplaintJul 10, 2026
0 infractions
ComplaintMar 26, 2026
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 26, 2025
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintSep 8, 2025
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintMar 27, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ComplaintJan 7, 2025
4 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM AIR VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
CanvassAug 23, 2024
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. ALSO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
ComplaintApr 25, 2022
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionNov 29, 2021
0 infractions
ComplaintNov 17, 2021
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO FOUND 6-8 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE DINING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WALL, VENTS IN DINING AREA, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
Short Form ComplaintJul 21, 2020
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 21, 2020
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ComplaintApr 3, 2020
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE EDROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 5, 2019
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintAug 22, 2019
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT REAR AND SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON DOOR CEILING AND WALL OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT REAR, OVER 35. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
Complaint Re-InspectionJun 19, 2019
2 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Complaint Re-InspectionJun 11, 2019
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - SEE VIOLATION #59.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - 2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - 3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290866 DATED 6/4/19; 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. - OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALLS CEILING AND BOXES BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ComplaintJun 4, 2019
13 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - 2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - 3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
ComplaintMar 30, 2018
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - Observed portioned, potentially hazardous foods stored in 1 door freezer near cook line. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Observed large white waste water pipe in rear of kitchen, over dry storage items. Must completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
Complaint Re-InspectionAug 11, 2017
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
Complaint Re-InspectionAug 3, 2017
3 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2071439 ON 7-26-17: 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
ComplaintJul 26, 2017
4 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  - OBSERVED 4 QUARTS BLUE IVY AND 16 QUARTS MANGO AND BEYONCE OOOH WEE SWEET TEA, MANUALLY CAPPED, NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLERS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALL 20 QUARTS OF OOOH WEE SWEET TEA ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
Complaint Re-InspectionFeb 10, 2016
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
ComplaintFeb 3, 2016
6 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
Short Form ComplaintDec 11, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - spector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
LicenseOct 15, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
LicenseOct 9, 2015
0 infractions