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Halal Smash Burger And Phillies
September 10, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings18
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK NOTED WITH FOOD BOWL INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT STORE FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. EGGS AT 57.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 60.9F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 55.8F, DAIRY BASED GYRO SAUCE AT 54.7. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER NOTED AT 62.7F WITH TCS FOOD SUCH AS GYRO SAUCE AT 54.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED THE FRONT DOOR OF THE ENTRANCE WAY UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM TOP AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: MUST NOT STORED BAGGED READY TO EAT BREAD ON THE TOP A DIRTY GARBAGE CAN OR DIRECTLY UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST STORE FOODS PROTECTED.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAT/HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLES.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR FREEZER AND GLASS WINDOW AT PREP COOLER.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. DOOR RUBBER GASKETS OF THE DRAWER COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SPILLING OVER TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH ROOM. SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE. • ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THAT IS BUMPY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEING USED AS SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AND HOLES MUST BE SMOOTHED DOWN/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IE: WASHROOM, DISH ROOM, BEHIND COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND HALLWAY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.----FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2616448 ON 4-25-25 NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.#56- OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 25, 2025: 18 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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