Restaurant Profile
HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK
917 W 87TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60620
CHICAGO, IL 60620
29
Total Inspections
3.4%
Pass Rate
26
Failures
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Result:
Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOUR AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Feb 13, 2025
Result:
Fail
23 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOPSINK.;;|TEST STRIPS - 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)(CITATION ISSUED);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.;;21|PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 20LBS. A VARIETY OF COOKED CHICKEN (LEGS,WINGS, TIGHS,BREAST)RANGING FROM 86.7F-104.0F INSIDE OF FRYER BASKETS UNDER LAMP.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 20LBS. $80.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED);;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. RAW PERCH AT 47.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.1LBS. COLE SLAW AT 61.1F ON PREP TABLE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COATS AND JACKETS STORED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SERVICE COUNTER.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED);;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOUR AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588991 2/1/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.#47- 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS.#53-5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.#54-5-501.12 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.:#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Feb 1, 2024
Result:
Fail
19 violations
Key Violations:
|B;;|D) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC FOOD BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.12 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Jan 30, 2024
Result:
Fail
20 violations
Key Violations:
|B;;|D) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC FOOD BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.12 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AGAINST BUILDING AND THROUGHOUT(ABANDON CARS,ARTICLES,TRAILER CONTAINER,ETC)MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ON BRICKS,UNDER STAIRS AMONGST STANDING WATER AND A DEAD DECAYED RAT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DEAD RAT AND STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A);;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 : MUST REPLACE DAMAGED PLASTIC BINS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLERS;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Jan 22, 2024
Result:
Out of Business
0 violations
Jan 22, 2024
Result:
Fail
0 violations
Jan 17, 2024
Result:
No Entry
0 violations
Aug 23, 2023
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Feb 16, 2023
Result:
Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, STORAGE SHEVLING.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH OUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Feb 8, 2023
Result:
Fail
17 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBERIS. ALSO NOTED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(B).;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (156.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, STORAGE SHEVLING.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPED UP WITH WASTE WATER AND BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIOIRTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH OUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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