What is Harolds Chicken Chatham #82's health inspection score?

Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 last inspected?

Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 was last inspected on August 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 have?

Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 has 36 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 safe to eat at?

Harolds Chicken Chatham #82 has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Harolds Chicken Chatham #82

Name: Harolds Chicken Chatham #82
Address: 806- 808 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 77

806- 808 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Aug 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 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

806- 808 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Dec 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

2 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint4 Complaint1 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED ON REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16 MESH TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ORKIN PEST CONTROL DEVICE NEAR FOOD PREP TABLE. OBSERVED MANUAL FLY STRIP NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ORKIN CONTROL DEVICE AND REMOVE MANUAL FLY STRIP.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR SINKS ACCORDINGLY
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT WITH MISSING LIGHT SHEILD NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 22

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TRACKS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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