Harold's Chicken #55

129 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Harold's Chicken #55 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Harold's Chicken #55 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH PRODUCT IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

Dec 16, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Dec 4, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598439 8/1/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.6-#38-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDES A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- THE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- THE COMPARTMENT (DISHWASHING SINK).#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8-READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (SLICED POUND CAKES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLIERS INVOICE WITH COMPANY NAME ONLY A HAND WRITTEN RECEIPT ADDRESSED TO BUSINESS WAS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INFO GIVEN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 4LBS. $20.40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COLESLAW AT 56.5F IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS IN A PAPER BUCKET SITTING ON COUNTER. APPX.2LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.9F IN A BOX SITTING ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- COMPARTMENT (DISH WASHING SINK).

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN SINK BASINS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Oct 6, 2023

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken #55 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken #55 on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken #55?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken #55.

Has Harold's Chicken #55's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken #55 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken #55 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 #55 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken #55 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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