Cafe Harold's

1552 W 119Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 23, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Harold's stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 23, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANASGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON COUNTER AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Harold's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Harold's on file is from May 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Harold's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Harold's.

Has Cafe Harold's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Harold's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Harold's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.