HAROLDS CHICKEN #55.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DOORS ON COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH NO KEY TO LOCK, TO SECURE WHILE IN TRANSIT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK DOORS OR PROVIDE A DEVICE TO KEEP DOORS SECURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2026

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT WATER REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 99 F. BEFORE DROPPING RAPIDLY TO 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING SINK AND 110 F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 14

2025

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #50

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE ON TRUCK. OPERATOR STATED REPAIRS MUST BE MADE BEFORE WATER IS RESTORED. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 2

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER NOT PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT ON THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES.

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JUL 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS RAW FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CATFISH 55.6 DEGREES, PERCH FILLETS 64.6 DEGREES, AND CHICKEN GIZZARDS 63.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 227.35 25 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON THE MFP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 66F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT 100F, AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE SMALL PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(61F). COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND 2 FRONT SERVICE SCREENS WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR/COLD HOLDING UNIT RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 14

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010(

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(61F-72.3F). COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL BOOK OR SERVICE LOGS WITHIN 6 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 7-38-020(c)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND 2 FRONT SERVICE SCREENS WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR/COLD HOLDING UNIT RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

DEC 11

2019

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED EXPIRED CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE NOT PRESENT ON FOOD TRUCK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 4

2018

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 20

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

DEC 13

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER TANK IS NOT 50% LARGER THAN THE POTABLE WATER TANK ACCORDING TO THE DIAGRAM ON TRUCK. THE WASTE WATER TANK IS 44 GALLONS AND THE POTABLE WATER TANK IS 38 GALLONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER WASTE WATER TANK OR A SMALLER POTABLE WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING.

APR 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 24

2017

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MAR 15

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 1

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED WITHOUT A FULL SCREEN OVER SAID EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL SCREEN SO THAT EXIT DOOR IS INSECT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533214 DATED ON 4/30/2015 32-INSTRUCTED TO PRINT CORRECT LICENSE NUMBER(2283839) ON LATERAL SIDES OF VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO FILTERS FOR THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PRINT CORRECT LICENSE NUMBER(2283839) ON LATERAL SIDES OF VEHICLE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB AND END CAPS ON SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 22

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 22

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO ADD LICENSE# ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK 2" OR LARGER. LICENSE #2283839.

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