Harold's Chicken Shack #14
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Harold's Chicken Shack #14 25 times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Harold's Chicken Shack #14's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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95
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM AIR VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. ALSO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Apr 25, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO FOUND 6-8 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE DINING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WALL, VENTS IN DINING AREA, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Jul 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 3, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE EDROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT REAR AND SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON DOOR CEILING AND WALL OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT REAR, OVER 35. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Jun 19, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Jun 11, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290866 DATED 6/4/19; 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. - OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALLS CEILING AND BOXES BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Jun 4, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Mar 30, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed portioned, potentially hazardous foods stored in 1 door freezer near cook line. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed large white waste water pipe in rear of kitchen, over dry storage items. Must completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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90
Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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90
Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2071439 ON 7-26-17: 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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 FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jul 26, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 QUARTS BLUE IVY AND 16 QUARTS MANGO AND BEYONCE OOOH WEE SWEET TEA, MANUALLY CAPPED, NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLERS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALL 20 QUARTS OF OOOH WEE SWEET TEA ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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82
Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 3, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: spector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Oct 15, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #14 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #14 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #14?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #14.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #14's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #14 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #14 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 Shack #14 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken Shack #14 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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