What is Harold's Chicken #55's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken #55 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 #55 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken #55 was last inspected on August 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken #55 have?

Harold's Chicken #55 has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken #55 safe to eat at?

Yes, Harold's Chicken #55 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken #55

Name: Harold's Chicken #55
Address: 129 W 87th ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 88

129 W 87th ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #633 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

129 W 87th ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 License

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH PRODUCT IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC GLOVE ON, DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP, ON HIS PHONE, THEN HANDLING A TRAY WITH BREAD AS PUTTING AN APRON ON WITH SAME GLOVE O.N ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RUNG OUT THE WIPING CLOTH AND WIPED THE COUNTER WITH GLOVE ON AND THEN HANDLED A TRAY WITH BREAD WITHOUT EITHER ONE WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED THE GLOVE. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598439 8/1/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.6-#38-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDES A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- THE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- THE COMPARTMENT (DISHWASHING SINK).#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL & SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED 8-READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (SLICED POUND CAKES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SUPPLIERS INVOICE WITH COMPANY NAME ONLY A HAND WRITTEN RECEIPT ADDRESSED TO BUSINESS WAS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INFO GIVEN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 4LBS. $20.40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COLESLAW AT 56.5F IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS IN A PAPER BUCKET SITTING ON COUNTER. APPX.2LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.9F IN A BOX SITTING ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK) AND 3- COMPARTMENT (DISH WASHING SINK).
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN SINK BASINS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−47 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanPass

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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