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Harold's Chicken Shack, 7348 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago

7348 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, 60649 Illinois, United States

Inspection Failure: 04-02-2019
Details:
> 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
> 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
> 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
> 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED NO INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW FOR THE PRE-PACKAGED LEMON POUND CAKES BEING SOLD TO CONSUMERS FROM SIL'S SENSATIONAL SWEETS PO BOX 221179 CHICAGO, IL 60622 (LABEL ON SAID PRODUCT PROVIDED MINIMAL INFORMATION). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY BUY FOOD PRODUCTS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO SELL AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID DESSERTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
> 3-202.15 OBSERVED 2 LOAVES OF BREAD WITH THE PACKAGING CHEWED THRU BY RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS CHECK ALL FOOD ITEMS FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PACKAGES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
> 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
> 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
> 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
> 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUN ACROSS THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
> 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
> 4-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED LIDS FOR THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS.
> 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
> 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
> 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
> 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
> 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
> 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A DIRTY FRYER) BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR CLEAN.
> 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
> 6-102.17 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
> 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Source: Chicago Health Department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on the premises. 100 found in various areas: the rear toddler classroom (by the infant room) in the toilet room along the side of the washbowl; around the refrigerator in... See More the rear of the toddler classroom, in the infant room-rear; around the 3-compartment and hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6' off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of hot & cold holding units,prep tables, shelving units,storage racks,pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,fryer filter,soda caddy,oven & cart,walk in cooler- rolling carts,shelving units,fan guard covers.

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