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73 ST HAROLDS CHICKEN

7318 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

73 ST HAROLDS CHICKEN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 14, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on April 10, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: CHICKEN AT 48.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR CORN MEAL), ROLLING CARTS.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON A MOUSE TRAP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE UTILITY SINK, IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR CORN MEAL), ROLLING CARTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  7. License

    5 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • DRAINBOARD NOT ATTACHED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MOP SINK HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • SELF CLOSING DEVISE IS UNATTACHED FROM TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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