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55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE

740 W GARFIELD BLVD · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for 55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2636775

Location recorded for this inspection · 55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE · 740 W GARFIELD BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2300969

Location recorded for this inspection · 55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE · 740 W GARFIELD BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND CHICKEN AND FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(48.1-51.9) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND CHICKEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(68-79.3). TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY SHALL BE AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 65LBS OF CHICKEN AND FISH VALUED AT $183 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COLE SLAW STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FLOUR STORED IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BAGS OF RAGS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.THE SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY AND CAUSING A SLIGHT WATER SEEPAGE AT THE GREASE TRAP. A SINK WITH AT LEAST 3 COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LADDERS, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, ETC WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2038216

Location recorded for this inspection · 55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE · 740 W GARFIELD BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed front prep hand sink and without paper towels or sanitary means to dry hands. Observed rear prep hand sink with cleaning products in basin making inaccessible, and without soap or paper towels or sanitary means to dry hands. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels at all sinks, and removed items from rear prep hand sink basin. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found cardboard used as a liner on shelves in front prep area. Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler and rear dishwashing area. Must remove. Cardboard not permitted. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed excessive dirt/grease accumulation on baseboards next to fryers, and floors/baseboards behind cooking line. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2051021

Location recorded for this inspection · 55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE · 740 W GARFIELD BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON UTILITY SINK.

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2534901.

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