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Harold's Chicken

124 E 35TH ST., Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

55cited violations
2serious tier
12inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2405444
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20242130
2023290
20202201
2019140
2018120
2016130
2015341

Inspections

  1. Dec 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA RUNNING, WHEN SINK IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FIXTURES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 5, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING THE FLOOR, PUT GLOVES ON AND STARTED DROPPING FOOD ITEMS INTO THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA RUNNING, WHEN SINK IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FIXTURES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Dec 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT NEAR BOTTOM OF WASHROOM DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CEILING OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Dec 18, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MISSING ABSORBENT POWDER FOR RESPONSE TO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING ABSORBENT POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO HAVE DAMAGE AT BOTTOM ALLWOING FOR POTENTIAL RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT NEAR BOTTOM OF WASHROOM DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CEILING OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 3, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING FANS AND TILES WITH WHITE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

  6. Jun 11, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      FEMALE CASHIER HANDLING MONEY, STOPPED PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND BEGAN HANDLING/BAGGING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. BLOCKED BY THE MOP BUCKET, TOWELS ON TOP OF IT AND SCISSORS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING FANS AND TILES WITH WHITE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 02/08/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      FOUND A LACK OF SOCIAL DISTANCING ON SITE. NO MARKINGS ON THE FLOOR, EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR FACE MASKS (MASKS ARE UNDER THEIR NECKS) AND TOO MANY CUSTOMERS ALLOWED IN AT ONE TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 8, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER NOT LABELED. 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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EXPIRED ON 10/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

  8. Jan 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      1 LIGHT IN NEED OF END CAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND STATED ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN ALSO FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED OVER HOT LINE AREA.

  10. Aug 17, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 1, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Jun 29, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NO COOLERS IN FACILITY, ONLY ON STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      A RAW WOOD PANEL INSTALLED BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK WHERE A GARDEN HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.