⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK

(Also Known As: HAROLD'S CHICKEN)

612 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

License #: 2446391

24
Total Inspections
12
Passed
8
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2025 Inspection

September 30, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2025 Inspection

September 23, 2025• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUM...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2024 Inspection

March 19, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MU...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2024 Inspection

March 11, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2023 Inspection

July 31, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT AN AIR GAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2023 Inspection

July 20, 2023• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2022 Inspection

August 19, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. WATER FOUND ON FLOOR FROM SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2022 Inspection

August 9, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-57 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHEESECAKE, 2 POUNDS OF COLESLAW, 8 OZ O...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2021 Inspection

November 18, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2020 Inspection

August 18, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2020 Inspection

August 11, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WI...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2019 Inspection

February 14, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2018 Inspection

September 14, 2018• Recent Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 6, 2018 Inspection

September 6, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2018 Inspection

August 30, 2018• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2018 Inspection

April 26, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2018 Inspection

April 19, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GREASE DUM...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2017 Inspection

October 30, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2017 Inspection

October 20, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed hot water turned off at pipe below hand sink in kitchen. Instructed must have hot and cold water (soap and pa...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2017 Inspection

April 18, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2016 Inspection

August 4, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARD...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2016 Inspection

January 27, 2016• License• 2 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT WALK-IN COOLR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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