HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK

5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

15 inspections

CanvassMar 15, 2018
0 infractions
ComplaintFeb 1, 2018
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - WORN DOOR GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 14, 2017
4 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW)., NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DITY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - WORN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 5, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR NOT CLEAN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER REAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO PROVIDE TILE FOR FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
ConsultationAug 26, 2014
3 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Short Form ComplaintAug 8, 2014
3 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 38.9F CHICKEN WINGS 152.4F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING,FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 28, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ComplaintMar 18, 2014
5 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - THE BACK DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS ONE INCH GAP AND THE SCREENING IS TORN.ALL NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND HAS CHEW HOLES IN THE COVER NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT.MUST REPLACE THE TOP. THE GREASE CONTAINER IS THICK WITH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP IT AND IS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. MUST REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN THE TOP. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:HOOD,FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Complaint Re-InspectionNov 13, 2013
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
ComplaintNov 6, 2013
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ACROSS EXTERIOR OF 3-D00R REFRIGERATOR AT REAR, AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON REAR INNER DOOR IN SAME AREA. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR PREP TABLE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 27, 2012
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
CanvassNov 16, 2012
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 555235 DATE 9/27/11. 36) PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. 38) NEED TO ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMP. SINK
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
CanvassSep 27, 2011
6 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT AND CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - 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 FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND SOILED CARPET IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 28, 2010
0 infractions
ComplaintSep 21, 2010
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - 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. AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PANTRY BEHIND METAL CONTAINER STORING SEASONING AND TWELVE MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND BUS TUBS NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE. FRONT DOOR OPEN AND FRONT WINDOW WAS OUT. ESTABLISHMENT WAS BROKEN INTO EARLY THIS MORNING AND ROBBERS BROKE OUT FRONT WINDOW. WINDOW HAD BEGUN TO GET REPAIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CITATION #H000064594 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:OOAM.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL ANY HOLES THAT MAY BE IN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHEN PULLED OUT FOR CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM PIPE UNDER THE EXP0SED HANDSINK; REPAIR. RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER (DISPOSE) AND WET MOPS MUST BE STORED UPWARD TO DRY.