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Halal Smash Burger And Phillies

September 23, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15--- 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.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19-----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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B)---- INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.18---- NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11--- 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.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623631 ON 9-10-25. 8-404.13(B:4) 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.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 10, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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