Chicago Halal
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2019
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Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Halal since Sep 23, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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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
Sep 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER AT 53F, AND 3 LBS OF TAZIKI SAUCE STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT 50F. FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT , DATED VIOLATION INCLUDES: #58 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. #57 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; LAMB, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR CLOSET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING BROOMS AND MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET. MUST PROPERLY STORED AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DESSERT SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL ON PREMISES IF ITALIAN ICE WILL CONTINUE TO BE DIPPED FROM FREEZER CHEST BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM FRYER, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2018
License
3 major violations. 11 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 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 ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO 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 EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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 ORGANIZE AREA 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113 CLEANING BROOMS AND MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE REAR CLOSET. MUST PROPERLY STORED AND CLEAN.
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-3067 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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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 Sep 23, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Halal?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago Halal.
Has Chicago Halal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Halal have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent 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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