What is Harold's Chicken Shack #27's health inspection score?

Harold's Chicken Shack #27 has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Harold's Chicken Shack #27 last inspected?

Harold's Chicken Shack #27 was last inspected on March 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Harold's Chicken Shack #27 have?

Harold's Chicken Shack #27 has 10 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Harold's Chicken Shack #27 safe to eat at?

Yes, Harold's Chicken Shack #27 has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Harold's Chicken Shack #27 serve?

Harold's Chicken Shack #27 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Harold's Chicken Shack #27

Name: Harold's Chicken Shack #27
Address: 10259 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 85

10259 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/17/2026

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0Excellent

American•Roseland

Ranked #15 of 25 in RoselandBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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10259 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AND TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET AND MAINTAIN THE REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS, ON BASE OF ROLLING CARTS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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