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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52

7200 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2605601

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523576

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2523034

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN NO TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED UNIT RANGING FROM 78.0F - 84.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $239. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH AND RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA NOT STORED IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED UNIT. CHICKEN IS AT 51.6F AND FISH IS AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON SIDE OF BACK DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF UNWANTED PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING THE CORRECT SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER FIXTURE AT HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386025

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGER HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, PREP STATIONS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING AND ATTACHED VENT COVER.MUST REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER,DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVER PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED BURNT OUT AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2303772

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2303498

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 48 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2301106

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND A VARIETY OF SLICED CAKE(58.1F) AND CHICKEN BATTER(68.4F)(MILK, EGGS, AND WATER) OUT OF TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND 1 GALLON VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 58.7. COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL HOLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SHORTENING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2135777

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AND WALL BASE ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, DRY WALL UNEVEN, MSSING BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL VENTS THROUGH OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXTREME CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1981244

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1978995

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# 1978721 DATED 12-28-16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. 35 - WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DRAIN COVERS ARE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DOOR AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1978721

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1480518 ON 2/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. 35 - WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 45 - FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON PLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DRAIN COVERS ARE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DOOR AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1480518

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #52 · 7200 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDERNEATH FRYER CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING AT FRONT LINE. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR. WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON PLACE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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