Did Harold'S Chicken Shack #27 pass its last health inspection?

Harold'S Chicken Shack #27 at 10259 S Halsted St was inspected on Mar 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Harold'S Chicken Shack #27?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZING AGENT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 Shack #27

10259 S Halsted St, Chicago 60628 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 17, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 17, 2026

#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZING AGENT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FAUCET KNOB ON THE RIGHT SINK ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TILES AND VENTS CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 17, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 23, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 26, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 13, 2022	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 18, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 11, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 15, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 13, 2021	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 7, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 9, 2020	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 1, 2020	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 19, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 11, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 29, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 29, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 21, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 3, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 20, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 12, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 28, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 28, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 27, 2011	Complaint	Pass	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 Shack #27 — questions

Did Harold'S Chicken Shack #27 pass its last health inspection?: Harold'S Chicken Shack #27 at 10259 S Halsted St was inspected on Mar 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Harold'S Chicken Shack #27?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZING AGENT MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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