Harold's Chicken Shack #27
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Harold's Chicken Shack #27, located at 10259 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to the proper use and storage of wiping cloths, the cleanability and design of food and non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across twenty recorded inspections, Harold's Chicken Shack #27 has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
90
Mar 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Dec 15, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 7, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 9, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 11, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 29, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 21, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
58
Jun 20, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
52
Apr 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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