HAROLD'S CHICKEN # 13 SHACK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN)HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINKS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS, SO THAT BOTH SINKS HAVE ADEQUATE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF TWO REFRIGERATORS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPINGS: ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE MINI TABLE AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE ENTIRE LOWER COMPARTMENT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER, ON FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE BLACK SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REFRIGERAGTOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THICK BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND BEHIND THE DEEP DFRYING UNITS. ALSO, OBSERVED PEBBLES AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM WHERE THE PIPE FROM THE GREASE TRAP IS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM WHERE THE PIPE FROM THE GREASE TRAP IS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.