Cafe Harold's
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 5, 2026
Cafe Harold's was last inspected on August 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
August 5, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.12: observed incorrect plate number on vehicle. Insturcted to put mobile food license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-502.12: observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 observed three-compartment sink water pressure from faucet head still 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
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.12: observed incorrect plate number on vehicle. Insturcted to put mobile food license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-502.12: observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s 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
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s 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.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Ice wasn’t used properly or was stored unsafely.
Inspector’s 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
Official wording (code 31)
Water & ice from approved source
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s 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
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.12: observed no license number on vehicle. Insturcted to put license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-502.12: observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot and cold water on vehicle. Isntructed to restore hot and cold water. Hot water for handwashing sink 100f and three compartment sink 110f. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Ice wasn’t used properly or was stored unsafely.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean and waster water valves not able to be locked from outside of truck. Instructed to provide protection for both clean and wastewater valves on the outside of the truck. Priortity 7-38-030 (c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 31)
Water & ice from approved source
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed no power on vehicle. Inadequate refrigeration on vehicle. None of the cold holding or freezer units on and operating at the time of the inspection. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no license number on vehicle. Insturcted to put license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed service agreement and service report with no dates. Instructed to provide dates on all documents and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the doors for the cold holding units with no protection for doors while vehicle is in motion. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lights on the vehicle, due to generator issues. Instructed to provide light on vehicle and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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