Harold's Chicken
129 W 87th ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2923827
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH PRODUCT IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 16, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 4, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598439 8/1/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.6-#38-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDES A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- THE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- THE COMPARTMENT (DISHWASHING SINK).#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED 8-READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (SLICED POUND CAKES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLIERS INVOICE WITH COMPANY NAME ONLY A HAND WRITTEN RECEIPT ADDRESSED TO BUSINESS WAS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INFO GIVEN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 4LBS. $20.40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COLESLAW AT 56.5F IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS IN A PAPER BUCKET SITTING ON COUNTER. APPX.2LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.9F IN A BOX SITTING ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- COMPARTMENT (DISH WASHING SINK).
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN SINK BASINS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 6, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.