Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
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Score
Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL) IN NEED OF CLEANING, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND CLEAN ROLLING CARTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMP AND TWO COMP SINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 24, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593851 5/2/24 NOT CORRECTED- #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYER STRAINER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & LOBBY.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE,ROLLING CARTS, GRILL TABLE,CORRAL,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM BUCKETS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND OVERHEAD RACK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYER STRAINER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK & TOILET IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP FAUCET BASE AND A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGE) IN THE WASHROOM AND FRONT LOBBY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 4, 2022
License
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILNNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market.
Has Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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