What is Harold's Chicken #69's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken #69 has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harold's Chicken #69 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken #69 was last inspected on January 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken #69 have?

Harold's Chicken #69 has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken #69 safe to eat at?

Yes, Harold's Chicken #69 has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Harold's Chicken #69 serve?

Harold's Chicken #69 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken #69

Name: Harold's Chicken #69
Address: 9938 S TORRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 85

9938 S TORRENCE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/16/2025

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0Excellent

Chicken•Chicago

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

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 16, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

15 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

9938 S TORRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint2 License

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON CONCRETE LEDGE BEHIND FURNACE,ON FLOOR BEHIND ARTICLES AGAINST THE WALL AND ON WALL OUTLET IN FURNANCE ROOM ,ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/18/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALL CABINETS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILETROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE BEHIND FRYERS,ALONG WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA, UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM & OFFICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−31 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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