What is Harold's Chicken 23's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken 23 has a SafeDine safety score of 79 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 23 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken 23 was last inspected on October 26, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken 23 have?

Harold's Chicken 23 has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken 23 safe to eat at?

Harold's Chicken 23 has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Harold's Chicken 23 serve?

Harold's Chicken 23 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken 23

Name: Harold's Chicken 23
Address: 203-205 E GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 79

203-205 E GARFIELD BLVD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/26/2022

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Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 26, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

203-205 E GARFIELD BLVD , Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE MOP SINK IS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND MAINTAIN. ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A BROKEN TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. (ESTABLISHMENT HAS TWO WASHROOMS. TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION).

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WITH A VERY SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORGAE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WITH A VERU SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Base deductions−18 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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