Harold's Chicken Shack

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 3, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Drainboard not attached the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to attached and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sinks leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Mop sink has no back flow prevention device. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Self closing devise is unattached from toilet room door. Instructed to attach and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in the front and rear are damaged/in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training certifications for employees handling food. Instructed to obtain and maintain valid certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Oct 8, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 1, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler on phone, puts down phone, put on gloves without properly washing hands. Instructed to properly wash hands before/after glove use, touching phone, money, body, multi-tasking, etc. Priority 7-38-010 violation citation issued - cos

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand drying device at none of the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) violation citation issued - cos

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand drying device at none of the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) violation citation issued - cos

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Fish sitting in a pan of water in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cool running water, in a cooler or using a microwave.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found 80 large rodent droppings around the mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas and contact pest control for services. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) violation citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Fly strip hanging from ceiling tile in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove and not hang fly strips in the food prep areas. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers with grease, dust, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The hand washing sinks with dirt and oil spills. The pipes and conduits behind the cooking equipment with thick build up of dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at the faucet and at the pipe underneath the middle compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing. -mop sink slowly draining. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment and sinks with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. Walls around sinks and cooking/coolers equipment with food stains, dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain walls through out.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed in the employee toilet room the paper towel stored in between the pipes on the wall near the handwashing sink. Instructed to provide an appropriate paper towel dispenser that will avoid possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the shelving unit at the service counter with debris and dust. Instucted to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed in the inside of the freezer chest located in the dishwashing area with food debris and an accumulation of ice. Instructed to remove ice build up and food debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the newly installed handwashing sink at the front food prep area, with a slow drain. Instructed to repair said sink, so that it can properly drain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the employee toilet room on site. Instructed manager must provide a toilet room receptacle with a lid for sanitary napkins in the employee toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed the outerior of the outdoor grease receptacle with grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to remove grease build up, clean and maintain said receptacle.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the floor in the hot water tank/grease trap storage closet located in the dishwashing area with rubble and the floor not finished. Instructed to remove rubble and finish said floor so it can be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 27, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handwashing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to install a handwashing sink to allow convenient use by employees in all food preparation areas, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. The handwashing sink must meet compliance by having water from an approved source by the city of chicago, have hot and cold running water (100-120 f), and fully equipped with handwashing cleanser and hand drying provisions. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the employee toilet room the paper towel stored in between the pipes on the wall near the handwashing sink. Instructed to provide an appropriate paper towel dispenser that will avoid possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving unit at the service counter with debris and dust. Instucted to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the inside of the freezer chest located in the dishwashing area with food debris and an accumulation of ice. Instructed to remove ice build up and food debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the employee toilet room on site. Instructed manager must provide a toilet room receptacle with a lid for sanitary napkins in the employee toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the outdoor grease receptacle with grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to remove grease build up, clean and maintain said receptacle.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the hot water tank/grease trap storage closet located in the dishwashing area with rubble and the floor not finished. Instructed to remove rubble and finish said floor so it can be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 27, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 19, 2020 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2385369 7/24/2020 not corrected #37- must label food storage containers when not in original package.#47- must remove cardboard from lower shelves of prep table,rust from lid of chest freezer.#49- must clean debris build up from fryer cabinets,potatoe peeler.#53- must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.# 55- must clean food debris and grease from walls and ledges in prep area.# 55- must clean excessive grease build up from floor behind fryers.#55- must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles ,missing wall tiles in lobby area,damaged floor tile behind prep table near fryers.#56- must replace or repair cracked light shield in front prep area and missing in rear dish washing area.#57- observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Jul 24, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-101.11 Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ,MISSING WALL TILES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND LEDGES IN PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted on premises.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Jul 23, 2020 No Entry

   Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry

   12 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF LADDER,IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK VANITY IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON WALL OUTLET BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR AND ON GREASE TRAP IN FURNACE ROOM,FRYER CABINET AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-302.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ,MISSING WALL TILES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND LEDGES IN PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS ,MOP .SINK BASIN AND FURNACE ROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Jul 16, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food mangers certificate.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings on ledge of ladder,in lower cabinet of hand sink vanity in dish washing area,on wall outlet behind refrigerator,on floor in corner of chest freezer,on floor and on grease trap in furnace room,fryer cabinet and prep table.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/16/20.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelves of prep table,rust from lid of chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinets,potatoe peeler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles ,missing wall tiles in lobby area,damaged floor tile behind prep table near fryers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up from floor behind fryers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris and grease from walls and ledges in prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles from in between refrigerators ,mop .sink basin and furnace room

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair cracked light shield in front prep area and missing in rear dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: 1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FOOT MARKINGS ON FLOOR IN LOBBY FOR SIX-FOOT SEPERATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,fish,cole slaw,etc) must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site after inspection was completed at 12:45 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Feb 19, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Food not properly labeled (raw chicken) stored inside the walk in and front prep reach in cooler. 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 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance 2/11/2019 inspection #2488931 (10)observed hand washing sink in prep/dish washing area inaccessible due to clogging. A hand washing sink must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Instructed to repair and maintain (38) observed approximately 15 mice droppings in the rear prep/dish washing area and toilet room. The premises shall be maintained free of rodents at all times. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Must correct priority foundation violations by the dates specified on the report. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door closure broken. Instructed to repair or provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training certifications for employees handling food. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Feb 11, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash cleanser at hand wash sink in the rear prep/dish wash area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation see above citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provisions. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation see above citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Food not properly labeled (raw chicken) stored inside the walk in and front prep reach in cooler. 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 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed coolers and refrigerators with no thermometers. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no wiping cloths in sanitizer while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Wiping cloths are to be used for a designated purpose and properly stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provider and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door closure broken. Instructed to repair or provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training certifications for employees handling food. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Oct 14, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Oct 7, 2016 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Premises must provide adequate refrigeration. No refrigeration units provided. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Premises must provide proof of having a license pest control service and a complete pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued. At this time of inspection noted 15 mice droppings on bottom shelf of front service counter and 20 mice droppings on cinder block in utility closet. Must remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Premises not open/operating at this time.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of contract with a license disposal service and a dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair/replace all water damaged ceiling tiles where necessary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Violation corrected.

15. Sep 20, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Premises must provide adequate refrigeration. No refrigeration units provided. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Premises must provide proof of having a license pest control service and a complete pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of contract with a license disposal service and a dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair/replace all water damaged ceiling tiles where necessary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter and unused equipment, organize and maintain premises at all times.