MAY 6
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLDS CHICKEN #55.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · passed
11 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 142025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 22024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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.
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.
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).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUL 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 142021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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(
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL BOOK OR SERVICE LOGS WITHIN 6 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 7-38-020(c)
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
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
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
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
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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.
DEC 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 20
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 132017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 242017FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 12016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PRINT CORRECT LICENSE NUMBER(2283839) ON LATERAL SIDES OF VEHICLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB AND END CAPS ON SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 222014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 22
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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