Harold's Chicken

2900 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Harold's Chicken stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Harold's Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN (USED FOR STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMMOVE OR REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID OF TOILET IN FRONT RESTROOM TO BE CRACKED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Oct 17, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

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

Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND WATER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS AND/OR WITH HOLES IN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND WATER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONTLINE AND DISH WASH AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).

Jul 13, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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.

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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