HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, COLESLAW (30 SMALL CONTAINERS), AT THE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW WORTH $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, EMPLOYEE STATES SUBSTANCE IS USE THE CLEAN THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF A BOX IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-301.11 OBSERVED A WATER BOTTLE STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ICE THAT IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER BOTTLE AND DISCARD THE ICE. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRUOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD FLOOR MATS AND OLD EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER 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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRUOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD FLOOR MATS AND OLD EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER 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.