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55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE

740 W GARFIELD BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60609
11
Total Inspections
27.3%
Pass Rate
8
Failures

Inspection History

Aug 2, 2023

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FLOUR STORED IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER CHICKEN AT 50.1F, FISH AT 48.7F, AND COLE SLAW AT 52.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 35LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES);;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Dec 6, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

Nov 22, 2021

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/22/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2501133 5/4/2021 NOT CORRECTED #49- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES. #52-OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP .MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.# 55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.# 55- MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL PANELS IN PREP AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALL BASES.# 56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

May 4, 2021

Result: Fail
15 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS);;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED);;21|PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKING 6 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND PUTTING THEM INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AS I OBSERVED THRU ORDER WINDOW WHEN I ANNOUNCED MYSELF.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.120LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 64.2F-72.9F IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 120LBS. $500.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS APPX. 2LBS. OF COLESLAW RANGING FROM 51.4F-64.4F IN CONTAINERS ON A TRAY SITTING ON FRONT COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION);;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES.;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP .MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALL BASES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL PANELS IN PREP AREA.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 29, 2020

Result: Pass
0 violations

May 27, 2020

Result: Pass
0 violations

May 19, 2020

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC FORKS STORED INSIDE COLESLAW CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHR SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jul 18, 2019

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|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;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;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

Jul 11, 2019

Result: Fail
19 violations
Key Violations:
|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;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FLOUR STORED IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN;;|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;;|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;;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;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;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;;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;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;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;;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 FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, ETC WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

Jan 9, 2018

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key 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.

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