Harolds Chicken 23
203-205 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jun 13, 2025
Harolds Chicken 23 was last inspected on June 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 13, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair mechanical ventilation in washroom. Waiting on parts to repair ventilation fan. Has an additional functional washroom on site. (5 employees)
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: At this time still finding rodent activity. Rat droppings in basement area on the floor, and ledge, rat droppings in the unused stove under the grill, mouse droppings on the first floor on the floor under equipment, on shelves in the rear on top of storage containers, on the floor in the office area in the corner and near the furnace on the floor behind the book shelf and on the window sill in the front area by a freezer. Instructed to have pest control company service again. Priority violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous openings in floor and damaged floor tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair mechanical ventilation in washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report# 2617148 on 5-8-25:38- observed over 100 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in prep, dish washing, storage, stairway and basement areas. Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on bulk containers, inside vanity cabinets, on equipment and floors in office, prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manger to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 60-previous core violations not corrected from report #2608349 on 12-3-24:51-the mop sink is clogged; instructed to unclog sink and maintain. One washroom on premises is inoperable due to a broken toilet; instructed to correct. 53-no self closing device at mens washroom door; instructed to install.(establishment has two washrooms. Two employees on site at time of inspection). Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous openings in floor and damaged floor tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair mechanical ventilation in washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area not accissible, clogged and not draining. Instructed manager to repair sink and make accessible for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in prep, dish washing, storage, stairway and basement areas. Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on bulk containers, inside vanity cabinets, on equipment and floors in office, prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manger to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous openings in floor and damaged floor tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace all damaged floor surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair mechanical ventilation in washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2608349 on 12-3-24:51-the mop sink is clogged; instructed to unclog sink and maintain. One washroom on premises is inoperable due to a broken toilet; instructed to correct. 53-no self closing device at mens washroom door; instructed to install.(establishment has two washrooms. Two employees on site at time of inspection). Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instruced to clean the shelves under the prep table, clean interiors of refrigeration unit storing raw chicken to remove odor noted, clean exterior surfaces and interior bottom of the fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The mop sink is clogged; instructed to unclog sink and maintain. One washroom on premises is inoperable due to a broken toilet; instructed to correct. (establishment has two washrooms. Two employees on site at time of inspection).
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device at mens washroom door; instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in areas where droppings observed. Also clean around under and behind various equipment where needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found unsigned employee health policies in a folder; instructed that forms must be signed by employees as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodents on premises. Found 60 or more rat droppings on the floor by the stove, in rear storage area under shelf and other sinks. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instruced to clean the shelves under the prep table, clean interiors of refrigeration unit storing raw chicken to remove odor noted, clean exterior surfaces and interior bottom of the fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The mop sink is clogged; instructed to unclog sink and maintain. One washroom on premises is inoperable due to a broken toilet; instructed to correct. (establishment has two washrooms. Two employees on site at time of inspection).
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device at mens washroom door; instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in areas where droppings observed. Also clean around under and behind various equipment where needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty as required; instructed to correct and maintain at all times. Tcs foods are being cooked and served at this time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom doors. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee resonsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hand washing sinks removed in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at handwashing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks in washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in rear storage and closet areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks not properly draining in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom doors. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated trash and equipment on ground around dumpster in outside garbage area. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles throughout instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep, storage, and outside areas. Instructed manager to remove and maintain to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated debris on floors in basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees shall provide food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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