Chicago Halal
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Chicago Halal, the earliest from 2016. The most recent visit was on Oct 4, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Chicago Halal's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 4, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2018
Recent Inspection
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP WHEN FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. PLUMBER ON SITE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OH RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WEARING FOOD GLOVES DOING MULTITASK FOOD AND NON-FOOD RELATED WEARING ALL TIME FOOD GLOVES NEVER WASHED THEIR HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER REMOVED FOOD GLOVES. PUSHED DOOR TO COME IN AND THEN HANDLED GARBAGE CAN AND TOUCHED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.010.CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: s: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.12(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR CLOSET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP WHEN FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. PLUMBER ON SITE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WEARING FOOD GLOVES DOING MULTITASK FOOD AND NON-FOOD RELATED WEARING ALL TIME FOOD GLOVES NEVER WASHED THEIR HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER REMOVED FOOD GLOVES. PUSHED DOOR TO COME IN AND THEN HANDLED GARBAGE CAN AND TOUCHED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.010.CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OH RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.12(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR CLOSET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE SALADS, GYRO, HUMMUS,FALAFEL CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM GRILL AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER. CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DIRT FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, AND WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE IN REAR. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DUST AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BASEBOARD TIGHTER TO THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS FROM BUILDING UP BEHIND THE BASEBOARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Halal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Halal on file is from Oct 4, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Halal?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Halal.
Has Chicago Halal's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Halal have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicago Halal means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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