Harold's Chicken Shack #27
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Harold's Chicken Shack #27 has been inspected 20 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Harold's Chicken Shack #27 on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FAUCET KNOB ON THE RIGHT SINK ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TILES AND VENTS CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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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 (SANITIZING AGENT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TILES AND VENTS CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AND TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET AND MAINTAIN THE REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON BASE OF ROLLING CARTS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. UNDER CRATES, PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED 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 NO WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN STAFF TOIELT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN REACH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLOUR AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES, WORK SURFACES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS N PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER ELEVATION, NO POP CRATES. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP STATION AND STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRES,LIGHTS AND VENTILATION HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, ALSO UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 11, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Dec 29, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 21, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473909 DATED 06-20-2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES. 33-OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD. 34-OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. 34-OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS 35-OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES. 38-OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT GREASE TRAP WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTIAN IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN ALL COOLERS, IN THE PREP AREAS AND FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL 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 ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 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: OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK IN CORNER OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL CRACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND MAKE SURE LIGHT IS TEMPERED OR SHEILDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT GREASE TRAP WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTIAN IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS VALUED AT $125 OR BOTH COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES 48.1 TO 125.2. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR, SHELVES, BOXES OF CUPS. CLEAN ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN STOPPERS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, LEGS OF TABLES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL 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 ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 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: OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK IN CORNER OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL CRACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DIRTY/ STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND MAKE SURE LIGHT IS TEMPERED OR SHEILDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES AND BY HOT WATER TANK TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SHREDDER AND KNIFE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND COOKING AREA, ALSO REPAIR CEILING ABOVE HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #27 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #27 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #27?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #27.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #27's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #27 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 #27 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 #27 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken Shack #27 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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