Harold's Chicken #36
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Harold's Chicken #36, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Harold's Chicken #36 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
19
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 : OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR RAW FOOD PRODUCTS.FOOD PRODUCT WAS STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COLE SLAW-49.5F-53.2F.3.5LBS. GIZZARDS-53.6F.3LBS. LIVERS-54.3F.8.3LBS. SHRIMPS-48.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX.39.8LBS. $200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVID EAND MAINTAIN.
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55
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 300 CHICKEN POUNDS ($900) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ON SITE TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT LABEL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION FOOD RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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May 20, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT AREA WHERE DOOR DASH ORDER COME THROUGH. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTS NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE BUT NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WEST WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 14, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER'S, BARBECUE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND COLD SLAW WITH NO LABELS. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1953566, DATE 08/31/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS: # 32 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.CORRODE/LARGE HOLES FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT #34 METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED SAID VIOLATIONS BY RE INSPECTION ON 12/12/17 SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER'S, BARBECUE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND COLD SLAW WITH NO LABELS. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BURNED OUT ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #35-WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP DOOR AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 7, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Door on walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Toilet bowl handle not maintained. Instructed to repair handle.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in walk-in freezer. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self cloing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation fan in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Drainline leaking at bottom of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused cooler on premises. Instructed to remove or repair cooler.
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Nov 5, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE 2 DOOR COOLER HAS A BROKEN DOOR, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR SO IT CAN BE USED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS AND AT LEAST THREE ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND SEAL UP ALL RODENT BURROWS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER COIL IS FULL OF DUST, CLEAN OUT THE CONDENSER COIL. THE 2 DOOR COOLER HAS A BROKEN DOOR, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR SO IT CAN BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM, AND REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM, AND REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.SINGLE SERVICE FORKS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED HANDLE UPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB ABOVE DEEP FRYERS IS NOT SHIELDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MOP SINK DISPOSAL IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken #36 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #36 on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #36?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #36.
Has Harold's Chicken #36's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken #36 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken #36 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 Harold's Chicken #36 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken #36 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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