55th St Harold's & Fresh Lemonade

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 6, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Shelves through out prep area not clean, dirt and grease build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Offensive odors emitted from grease trap, instructed to repair seal and maintain to prevent bad odors.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained, found bags of food waste, garbage bags scattered around dumpster, lids wide open, instructed to keep garbage area maintained with lids down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Oct 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed approximatley 60 lbs frozen chicken thawing improperly on rolling cart in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed to thaw under refrigeration or under continuous running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometers inside of cooling units throughout premise and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed bulk containers storing ingredients (flour, seasonings) without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 out c 01/09/2025 observed all cooking equipment (fryers, prep tables, chicken baskets, bulk bins containing chicken and rolling carts throughout prep areas heavily encrusted with food residues and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Oct 9, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in front prep area during time of inspection without plumbing fixtures connected with water discharging into small bucket as well as heavily pooling onto floor.noted hot water @69f. Instructed to repair and provide hot water at least 100f as required for proper handwashing and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 60 lbs frozen chicken thawing improperly on rolling cart in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed to thaw under refrigeration or under continuous running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers inside of cooling units throughout premise and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers storing ingredients (flour, seasonings) without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 55 small and large live flies flying throughout the premise in the following areas.. In front prep around lemonade dispenser, on countertop, standing on sink basin, on paper bags, on cardboard boxes, on top of pots storing used grease, inside office and on glass window seperating dining area from prep. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate live fly activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment (fryers, prep tables, chicken baskets, bulk bins containing chicken and rolling carts throughout prep areas heavily encrusted with food residues and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptable surfaces encrusted with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premise with grease, food debris, soiled cardboard, trash and miscellaneus items including employee belongings throughout prep areas, storage and office space. Instructed to clean, provide adequate shelving to eleavte items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 2, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk flour stored in a container without a common name. Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 6, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Nov 22, 2021 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. May 4, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pic without a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and flour build up on fryer cabinets & wheel bases,prep tables, storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed foul odor coming from grease trap .must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on lower wall panels in prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in prep and lobby area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under fryers and along wall bases.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and debrsi build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for all employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Oct 29, 2020 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. May 27, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. May 19, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor. Instructed to elevate all stock six inches off floor

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed disposable plastic forks stored inside coleslaw container in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt, and food debris on bulk containers, shelving units, prep tables, fryers, coolers, etc. Instructed manager to clean and maintain,

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walls, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles and lighr shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washroo. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Jul 18, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

12. Jul 11, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and no citation issued maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk flour stored in a container without a common name. Instructed to label and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board used as a shelf liner. Instructed to remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food contact surfaces encrusted with grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ladders, tools, personal items, unused equipment, etc throughout the facility. Instructed to organize or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, shelves, etc with a build up of grease and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Jan 9, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt/grease accumulation on baseboards next to fryers, and floors/baseboards behind cooking line. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

14. May 24, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard on utility sink.