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Cafe Harold's

July 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
Water & Ice From Approved Source

Inspector note: 5-102.11: OBSERVED CLEAN AND WASTER WATER VALVES NOT ABLE TO BE UNLOCKED FROM AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. BLUE VALVE NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR BOTH CLEAN AND WASTEWATER VALVES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND BE ABLE TO UNLOCK AND LOCK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORTITY 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11: OBSERVED POWER ON VEHICLE BUT FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AT 99F. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-602.12: OBSERVED NO LICENSE NUMBER ON VEHICLE. INSTURCTED TO PUT LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOORS FOR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH NO PROTECTION FOR DOORS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.12 OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER PRESSURE NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-502.12: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID ON THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 54

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 17, 2026: 9 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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