SEP 2
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Harolds Chicken Chatham #82
Chicago Health Dept
806- 808 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).
12 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2026
Inspection history
AUG 28
2026
FAIL 1 violation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2641607 CONDUCTED ON 8/21/2026: (38) 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, NEAR MOP SINK AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 21
2026
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, NEAR MOP SINK AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 29
2025
PASS 2 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22
2025
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED ON REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16 MESH TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 2
2025
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 27
2025
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
JAN 24
2025
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
DEC 4
2024
PASS 5 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
SEP 20
2022
PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR SINKS ACCORDINGLY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT WITH MISSING LIGHT SHEILD NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD
FEB 1
2022
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TRACKS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 9
2021
PASS 7 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER MISSING EDGE COVERING EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND THE SPRAYER HEAD AS WELL AS LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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