Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2016. Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack was last inspected on Feb 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAINBOARD NOT ATTACHED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVISE IS UNATTACHED FROM TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR ARE DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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70
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON PHONE, PUTS DOWN PHONE, PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, TOUCHING PHONE, MONEY, BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT NONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED - COS
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT NONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED - COS
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FISH SITTING IN A PAN OF WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, IN A COOLER OR USING A MICROWAVE.
35
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH DIRT AND OIL SPILLS. THE PIPES AND CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -MOP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING/COOLERS EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGH OUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Apr 3, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM THE PAPER TOWEL STORED IN BETWEEN THE PIPES ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER THAT WILL AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED IN THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER CHEST LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NEWLY INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK, SO THAT IT CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK/GREASE TRAP STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUBBLE AND THE FLOOR NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUBBLE AND FINISH SAID FLOOR SO IT CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK/GREASE TRAP STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUBBLE AND THE FLOOR NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUBBLE AND FINISH SAID FLOOR SO IT CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM THE PAPER TOWEL STORED IN BETWEEN THE PIPES ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER THAT WILL AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER CHEST LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2385369 7/24/2020 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER.#53- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.# 55- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND LEDGES IN PREP AREA.# 55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ,MISSING WALL TILES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.#56- MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Jul 24, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-101.11 Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ,MISSING WALL TILES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND LEDGES IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF LADDER,IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK VANITY IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON WALL OUTLET BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR AND ON GREASE TRAP IN FURNACE ROOM,FRYER CABINET AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED AT 12:45 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ,MISSING WALL TILES IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR FRYERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALLS AND LEDGES IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS ,MOP .SINK BASIN AND FURNACE ROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FOOT MARKINGS ON FLOOR IN LOBBY FOR SIX-FOOT SEPERATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE 2/11/2019 INSPECTION #2488931 (10)OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO CLOGGING. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (38) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW CHICKEN) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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52
Feb 11, 2019
Complaint
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH CLEANSER AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW CHICKEN) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDER AND MAINTAIN
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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39
Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. NO REFRIGERATION UNITS PROVIDED. 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: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF HAVING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CINDER BLOCK IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PREMISES NOT OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND A DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
19
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Sep 20, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. NO REFRIGERATION UNITS PROVIDED. 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: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF HAVING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND A DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack.
Has Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harolds's Chicken Shack — Harold's Chicken Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
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