Harolds Chicken and Fish 87

7348 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Harolds Chicken and Fish 87. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up two 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Dec 4, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Inspector notes: RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION SPOILED WITH FOUL SMELL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD AND MAINTAIN FRESH WHOLESOME FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 40-50 DROPPINGS IN WALKIN COOLER BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND 10-12 SMALL FLIES IN BATHROOM AND IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH CURRENT LICENSE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DUST AND FLOUR DEBRIS. FLOOR TILES IN FRYER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT UNTIL REOPENING

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE FREE FROM ALL RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harolds Chicken and Fish 87 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harolds Chicken and Fish 87 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harolds Chicken and Fish 87?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harolds Chicken and Fish 87.

Has Harolds Chicken and Fish 87's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harolds Chicken and Fish 87 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harolds Chicken and Fish 87 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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