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56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES

5608 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2509273

Location recorded for this inspection · 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES · 5608 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WALL AREAS, BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2500934

Location recorded for this inspection · 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES · 5608 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. APPROX 40-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN PIECES INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F, 52.0F AND APPROX 20-LBS OF RAW GIZZARDS AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $100.00,-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 63 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WALL AREAS, BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2500626

Location recorded for this inspection · 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES · 5608 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293274

Location recorded for this inspection · 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES · 5608 S ASHLAND AVE

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

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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-7-38-030(c)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN UNDER WARMING LIGHTS RANGING FROM 89F TO 112F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10LBS VALUED AT $9.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN, FISH, PUDDING AND COLESLAW AT 58F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS VALUED AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COLESLAW, DRESSING) STORED INSIDE THE WA FRONT 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

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 53F. OWNER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE DIAL UPON ARRIVAL. EQUIPMENT FOR COOLING SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR INSIDE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

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

  • 55

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTING SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2150425

Location recorded for this inspection · 56TH STREET HAROLD'S GRILL AND WAFFLES · 5608 S ASHLAND AVE

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: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO REPAIR RUBBER GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKET PROPERLY, DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. INADEQUATE SHELVING FOR COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF HOOD AT WEST END IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE COVERING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 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 2583908.

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