Chicago Philly Stop
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Chicago Philly Stop has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago Philly Stop is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE STORED IN THE RETAIL COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NET CONTENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN DRYWALL SECTION NEXT TO THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 10, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITAITON ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILES IN CEILING TO BE WATER STAINED AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Jan 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 11, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF CART AND FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND AT REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at time of inspection. instructed to provide and maintain
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Sep 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE ( SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND UNDER ALL CHIP RACKS IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL ON SIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145525 ON 2/26/18 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND BUNGEE CORDS. REMOVE THE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE. MUST FINISH PAINTING THE EXPOSED WOOD ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND METAL SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND HOT HOLDING: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON PREP COUNTER AT 91.2F AND 6LBS OF HAMBURER PATTIES AT 56.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED AND BLACK). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING UNIT ON COUNTER FOR COOKED PIZZA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 134.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION(CANNOT BE USED TO REINSPECTED BY CDPH). UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) AND INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD, GREASE, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BUBLBS FROM SOCKETS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 23, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Philly Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Philly Stop on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Philly Stop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Philly Stop.
Has Chicago Philly Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Philly Stop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Philly Stop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chicago Philly Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Philly Stop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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