License Re-Inspection
Oct 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
Harold's On Wheels Inc.
2300 S Throop St
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Quick Answers
- When was Harold's On Wheels Inc. last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 13, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from Sep 11, 2024 to Oct 13, 2026.
- Has Harold's On Wheels Inc. ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 11, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsLicense
Oct 6, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
NO COMPLETE PESTCONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND ALL CURRENT INVOICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
ALL CUTTING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE OR IN USE. DO NOT STORE CUTTING DEVICE BETWEEN ELECTICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND STORE IN A CLEAN SAFE PLACE
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER AT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE RESIDE AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
HOOD VENTS AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE REAR, LEDGE ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER OBSERVED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. QUAT AND POOL AND SPA STRIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR CHOLRINE SANITIZER, WHICH IS USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE REAR, LEDGE ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER OBSERVED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 61Other
Official Wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 05/29/2025. ISSUED SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD LINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 61Other
Official Wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (09/25/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 11, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 118F-125F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON MFP, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION MANAGER PROVIDED POOL AND SPA CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official Wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN ON MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source