HAROLDS CHICKEN CHATHAM #82

806- 808 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

13 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 29, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
2. Short Form ComplaintAug 22, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED ON REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16 MESH TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
3. ComplaintJun 2, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
4. Short Form ComplaintFeb 27, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
5. ComplaintFeb 20, 2025

   0 infractions

6. ComplaintJan 24, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
7. CanvassDec 4, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
8. ComplaintSep 20, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED ORKIN PEST CONTROL DEVICE NEAR FOOD PREP TABLE. OBSERVED MANUAL FLY STRIP NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ORKIN CONTROL DEVICE AND REMOVE MANUAL FLY STRIP.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR SINKS ACCORDINGLY
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT WITH MISSING LIGHT SHEILD NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD
9. Non-InspectionSep 19, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TRACKS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
10. Non-InspectionSep 13, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Non-InspectionSep 12, 2022

    0 infractions

12. ComplaintFeb 1, 2022

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR TRACKS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
13. LicenseSep 9, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER MISSING EDGE COVERING EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND THE SPRAYER HEAD AS WELL AS LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.