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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK

5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2150431

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2144392

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129230

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND 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, 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516298

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307608

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - 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.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307580

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND 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 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 - Comments: 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 - 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307370

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307356

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072654

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT REAR ALONG WALL AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072644

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1150960

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1150938

Location recorded for this inspection · HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK · 5608-5610 S ASHLAND 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 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 - Comments: FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR BOX FREEZER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

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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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