73 St Harolds Chicken

7318 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

American

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, 73 St Harolds Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting 73 St Harolds Chicken on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE UTILITY SINK, IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON A MOUSE TRAP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR CORN MEAL), ROLLING CARTS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Apr 14, 2025

License

5 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: DRAINBOARD NOT ATTACHED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MOP SINK HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVISE IS UNATTACHED FROM TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 73 St Harolds Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 73 St Harolds Chicken on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 73 St Harolds Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 73 St Harolds Chicken.

Has 73 St Harolds Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 73 St Harolds Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 73 St Harolds Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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