Harold's Chicken'
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
61
Score
Harold's Chicken' appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2014. The most recent report on file is from Aug 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Harold's Chicken''s latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIORR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER AND DISH WASHER NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH DUST, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. -FLOOR DRAINS UDNER THE SINKS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER SHIELD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL CFMs WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND THIGH QUARTERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 51.4F-59.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT, APPROXIMATELY 160 LBS AT $200 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUATERS AND CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AN FRYING BASKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 69.6F-112.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD VALUED AT $60 AT 15LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSE STRAINER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR CHICKEN STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER UNIT WITH COLE SLAW STORED IN NEAR THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 TONGS STORED ON THE SLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER WITH CORROSION RESISTANT AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 15, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR VALID CERTIFICATIONS.
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Nov 24, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND JUICES SITTING ON THE FLOOR. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, RUSTED SHELVING AND THE FAN VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A HOLE IN THE EXTENSION HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Aug 5, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED. INFORMED THAT PIC MUST ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC NOT PRESENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ANOTHER 10-15 FLIES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION ON 8/12/2021 AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COOLERS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HAROBRING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Nov 6, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED ANY PREPARED FOODS ON SITE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED, LABELD WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING UNCLEAN MOP BUCKET, DUST PAN NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AFTER USE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Jul 25, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL AND TOILET TISSUE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADJUST TIMED FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RETOUCHING HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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May 4, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL METERED FAUCETS IN BOTH RESTROOMS RUNNING FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE METERED FAUCETS RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Jun 10, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED CORDS ON FRYERS,WORN GASKETS ON FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF FRYERS,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AREAOUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Dec 31, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMTER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken' last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken' on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken'?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken'.
Has Harold's Chicken''s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken' have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harold's Chicken' means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Harold's Chicken' inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken' is inspected around two times per year on average.
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