What is Harolds Chicken's health inspection score?

Harolds Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harolds Chicken last inspected?

Harolds Chicken was last inspected on August 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harolds Chicken have?

Harolds Chicken has 43 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harolds Chicken safe to eat at?

Harolds Chicken has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Harolds Chicken

Name: Harolds Chicken
Address: 9151 S Ashland AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 49

9151 S Ashland AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+49 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Jan 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

2 intermediate

22 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM AND AT UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med9 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High1 Med13 Basic

20 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−91 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROO SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE OF SAID SINK I REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARDED UP DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER ,LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA,BOARDED UP FRONT WINDOW & DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL & BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG & UNDER MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR & INSIDE OF MOP SINK,FURNACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREAS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Base deductions−91 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NON-ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SINK BEING CUT OFF UNDERNEATH DUE TO SEVERE LEAKS AT THE P-TRAP WHEN IN USE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2 COMP SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING INTO THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER PREP TABLE NEXT TO A BOX OF FOOD TRAYS,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF, NEXT TO BAIT BOX NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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