HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #14 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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.