Harold's Chicken Shack #35
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Harold's Chicken Shack #35 has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Approved thawing methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Harold's Chicken Shack #35's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2623213 DATED 9/3/25; 10 - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 37 - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD GUARDS WHILE HANDLING ANY FOODS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE PRODUCT OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLES DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT AND EITHER STORE WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT OR OUT OF THE CONTAINER.
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Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25-30 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON DRY STORAGE BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN GIZZARDS IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLERS 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 WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 24, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, AND DATE MARKING CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD, SOILED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER IN CHARGE UPON ARRIVAL DID NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATION UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOMEONE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS 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 PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN RESTROOM AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. CRATES BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AS NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOLIET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXHAUST VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD HAVE COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER COURSE.
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Dec 10, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL VENT FAN VERY DIRTY AND NOT SCREENED IN. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (HOLE). ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVER LIGHT BRUNT OUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIMER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL VENT FAN AND WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 6, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.6F-50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, FAN, AND ELECTRICAL WIRING IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS, CEILINGS, AND DUCT EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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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 COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 WASHROOM ABOVE SHELF, 10 FLYING INSECTS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER N PREP AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPTY BULK SAUCE CONTAINERS. 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: REEMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN PREP 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, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND 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 OPENINGS IN WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, AND CEILINGS NEAR EXHAUST HOOD. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 2-DOOR COOLER. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS NEAR FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL SOILED LINENS, SOILED WATER, AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 23, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF CO0OKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 50.3F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 400LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT $1300 AT 50.3-53.9 F. ALL WINGS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FLOUR BUILDUP ON SHELVES, LEGS AND COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ARE RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AT JUNCTURE ACROSS FROM SAFE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PIPES, DUCT WORK AND FILTERS HAVE HEAVY GREASE ACCULULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PIPES, DUCT WORK AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ABOVE STOVE AND END CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. SHIELD ALL LIGHT FIXTURES COMPLETELY.
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Mar 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST REPAINT AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES UNDER CHICKEN PREP TABLE. REPAIR FRYER CABINETS DOORS (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS.
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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, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF DUCT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COAT, BAG) OFF PREP TABLE AND FLOUR. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS OUTSIDE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES,REPAIR COVING AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. (ATTACHMENT CURRENTLY ON SINK IS JUST AN EXTENSION AND IS NOT A BACKFLOW DEVICE)
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Aug 23, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP & SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. ALSO, OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS AT THE UTENSIL WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MUST WASH HANDS AT A HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND WASHING HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AND SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, INNER REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY/CRACKED GROUT FROM ALONG SIDE MOP SINK AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RESEAL TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND SURFACES ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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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,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,AND COOLERS. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,POWER CORDS AND PIPES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AND REMOVE GRIME AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES,REPAIR COVING AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHILEDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON ALL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE LEFT END OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. (NO CITATION ISSUED, WATER NOT LEAKING DIRECTLY ONTO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) ALSO, REPAIR LEAKS FROM CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AND REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Aug 16, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harold's Chicken Shack #35 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harold's Chicken Shack #35 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harold's Chicken Shack #35?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Harold's Chicken Shack #35.
Has Harold's Chicken Shack #35's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harold's Chicken Shack #35 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harold's Chicken Shack #35 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 #35 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harold's Chicken Shack #35 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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