What is Harold's Chicken #88's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken #88 has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harold's Chicken #88 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken #88 was last inspected on July 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken #88 have?

Harold's Chicken #88 has 24 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken #88 safe to eat at?

Harold's Chicken #88 has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken #88

Name: Harold's Chicken #88
Address: 1450 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 72

1450 S MICHIGAN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/2/2024

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0Good

South Loop

Ranked #201 of 289 in South Loop

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

22 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

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

1450 S MICHIGAN AVE , Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

3 inspections

7 high priority

6 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH A EXCESSIVE LEAK BY THE P-TRAP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High2 Med3 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:50P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH A EXCESSIVE LEAK BY THE P-TRAP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 OBSERVED A DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DISH WASHER WAS WASHING CONTAINERS WITH SOAP AND WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−76 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WATER PURIFIER ON HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER PURIFIER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

Base deductions−12 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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