What is Harold's Chicken #71's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken #71 has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harold's Chicken #71 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken #71 was last inspected on December 19, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken #71 have?

Harold's Chicken #71 has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken #71 safe to eat at?

Harold's Chicken #71 has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Harold's Chicken #71 serve?

Harold's Chicken #71 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken #71

Name: Harold's Chicken #71
Address: 2132 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 56

2132 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/19/2024

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0Fair

Chicken•Chinatown

Ranked #370 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2132 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Dec

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.7F WITH NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THE TIME. WHEN REFRIGERATOR IS IN USE IT'S USED FOR COLESLAW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, SO UNIT CAN BE REINSPECTED AND TAG CAN BE REMOVED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR, SO MENTIONED DOOR CAN BE SELF CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALL AND PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DEEP CLEAN, AND MAKE MENTIONED SURFACES GREASE FREE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ADDITION TO CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON WALL NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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