Harold's Chicken': health inspection history

Sep 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 23, 2026 Canvass

• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: NOTED ENCRUSTED DRIPPING GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2621829 CONDUCTED ON 8/06/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (10) OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.----- (37) OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL…

Aug 6, 2025 Complaint

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIORR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 19, 2025 Canvass

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: MALE FOOD HANDLER AND DISH WASHER NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 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. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Mar 15, 2024 Canvass

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH DUST, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. -FLOOR DRAINS UDNER THE SINKS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER SHIELD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL CFMs WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Oct 13, 2023 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND…
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSE STRAINER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
• 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUATERS AND CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AN FRYING BASKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 69.6F-112.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD VALUED AT $60 AT 15LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY…
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND THIGH QUARTERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 51.4F-59.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT, APPROXIMATELY 160 LBS AT $200 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR CHICKEN STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER UNIT WITH COLE SLAW STORED IN NEAR THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 TONGS STORED ON THE SLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED A DAMAGED SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 14, 2022 Complaint

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER WITH CORROSION RESISTANT AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Jul 15, 2022 Complaint

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR VALID CERTIFICATIONS.

Nov 24, 2021 Complaint

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND JUICES SITTING ON THE FLOOR. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, RUSTED SHELVING AND THE FAN VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A HOLE IN THE EXTENSION HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Aug 5, 2021 Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED PIC NOT PRESENT.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED. INFORMED THAT PIC MUST ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ANOTHER 10-15 FLIES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION ON 8/12/2021 AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COOLERS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HAROBRING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE SERVICED TO WORK OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY AS IT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.