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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Harold's Chicken Shack

7114 S Yates Blvd

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Complaint

Jun 3, 2026

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9 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH SLOW DRAINING ON THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER POUR CHEMICALS INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LEFT COMPARTMENT WAS DRAINING PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 OBSERVED IN BETWEEN AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 61Other

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY RIPPED AND MORE THAN HALF OF THE SUMMARY MISSING AND NOT VISIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

License

Feb 20, 2026

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING DETACHED AND MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

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