Did Harold'S Chicken pass its last health inspection?

Harold'S Chicken at 124 E 35th St. was inspected on Dec 12, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Harold'S Chicken?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Harold'S Chicken

124 E 35th St., Chicago 60616 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 12, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 12, 2024

#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA RUNNING, WHEN SINK IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FIXTURES.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES THE PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 12, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 5, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 26, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 18, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 3, 2020	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 11, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 8, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 29, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 22, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 17, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 1, 2015	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 29, 2015	License	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 24, 2015	License	No Entry	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Harold'S Chicken — questions

Did Harold'S Chicken pass its last health inspection?: Harold'S Chicken at 124 E 35th St. was inspected on Dec 12, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Harold'S Chicken?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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