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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK

7310 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2016, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 14 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 24, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 27 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 15 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR , ALONG WALL AND SHELVING OF REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE DEAD BUGS ENCRUSTED ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING INTO WALL UNDER/BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA AND AT REAR RFRIGERATION AREA.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTER,VENT COVER AND PIPPING TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK WHERE PLUMBING WAS REPAIRED MUST CONSIST OF A SMOOTH AND EASILY SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AND WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND MOP SINK
  6. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTELINE PIPE(STACK) ROTTED OUT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ROD OUT THE LINE, CURRENTLY WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE FILLS UP IN SUB FLOOR AREA AND IS PUMPED OUT TO THE CATCH BASIN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. WASTE WATER FROM WASH BOWL IS RUNNING INTO A BUCKET. NEW PIPES MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT ALL WASTE AND SEWAGE CAN BE PROPERLY PISPOSED OF. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICL 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 5 HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES IN DINING ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 DRAINFLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA, 1N FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND AREA WHERE MOP SINK PIPE CONNECTION IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE TORN MESH SCREEN IN REAR SECURITY DOOR, AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER AND CORRECT PLUMBING DEFICIENCIES ON PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENBGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY(RECOMMEND INQUIRING ABOUT APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICES). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 5 DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS, 2 HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS, WHEELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER LEDGES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND INTERIORS OF COOLER AND FREEZERS IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON SAME ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOOD. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  10. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES UNDERNEATH CABINET OF MOP SINK BY WASHROOM, ON SHELVES & FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM, AND ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, DOORS etc TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN STORAGE ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY MOP SINK AND SEAL AROUND ACCESS PANEL BY MOP SINK. SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE MISSING PIPE UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND RE-COONECT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET, AND FROM BUS PAN UNDERNEATH MOP SINK, CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOOD AND DUCT WORK NEEDS CLEANING.
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
  13. Complaint

    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 MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DRAIN FLIES (5) NOTED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. AIR CONDITIIONER DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE TO DRAIN LINE. UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED AND DRAIN PAN FULL OF WATER UNDERNEATH SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR SAME.
  14. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 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.THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT IT AND ROD IT OUT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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