Complaint Re-Inspection
May 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
55th St Harold's & Fresh Lemonade
740 W Garfield Blvd
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4 inspectionsComplaint
May 6, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
Missing stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Shelves through out prep area not clean, dirt and grease build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
Offensive odors emitted from grease trap, instructed to repair seal and maintain to prevent bad odors.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
Outside garbage area not maintained, found bags of food waste, garbage bags scattered around dumpster, lids wide open, instructed to keep garbage area maintained with lids down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13 OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 60 LBS FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY ON ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORING INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CHICKEN BASKETS, BULK BINS CONTAINING CHICKEN AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD RESIDUES AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 9, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES CONNECTED WITH WATER DISCHARGING INTO SMALL BUCKET AS WELL AS HEAVILY POOLING ONTO FLOOR.NOTED HOT WATER @69F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 60 LBS FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY ON ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORING INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 55 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. IN FRONT PREP AROUND LEMONADE DISPENSER, ON COUNTERTOP, STANDING ON SINK BASIN, ON PAPER BAGS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, ON TOP OF POTS STORING USED GREASE, INSIDE OFFICE AND ON GLASS WINDOW SEPERATING DINING AREA FROM PREP. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CHICKEN BASKETS, BULK BINS CONTAINING CHICKEN AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD RESIDUES AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTABLE SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, SOILED CARDBOARD, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEAVTE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source