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

Harold's Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 85 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 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken have?

Harold's Chicken has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Harold's Chicken 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 serve?

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

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken

Name: Harold's Chicken
Address: 2900 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 85

2900 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #524 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) 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

2900 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN (USED FOR STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMMOVE OR REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED LID OF TOILET IN FRONT RESTROOM TO BE CRACKED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND WATER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND WATER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONTLINE AND DISH WASH AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS AND/OR WITH HOLES IN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−4 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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