FEB 19
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
2900 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 19, 2026 · passed
3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN (USED FOR STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMMOVE OR REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED LID OF TOILET IN FRONT RESTROOM TO BE CRACKED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OCT 172025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).
OCT 102025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES/TABLEAARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND WATER DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONTLINE AND DISH WASH AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FANS AT THE ENTRANCE/FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB(S) IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB(S).
JUL 132023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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