Harold's Chicken

12020 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

American

Last inspected: Sep 21, 2016

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 21, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Harold's Chicken dates to Sep 21, 2016.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

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

Sep 21, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Sep 13, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AREA.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ORGANIZE STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken on file is from Sep 21, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harold's 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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