Hala in
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
95
Score
Hala in has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580833 DATED 8/28/2023: #58 " Inspector Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SOOT ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2560270 DATED 07/05/2022. VIOLATION #47 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. VIOLATION #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT AND REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER DOOR.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS BEHIND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DINING AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FOIL USED A LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND DISPOSABLE MOPS. NO PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE (INFRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Jun 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION FROM 1/4/2019 REPORT#2244076 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #44 STATES "INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS ETC) WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION." VIOLATION #47 STATES "INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE" NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #51 STATES "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA." VIOLATION #55 6-501.114 STATES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE." VIOLATION #58 STATES "FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING." VIOLATIONS UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT (MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD )ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED FOR EASY MAINTENANCE AND TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK (ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS (EXPIRY DATE - 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS ETC) WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILE NEXT TO MOPSINK IN REAR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, LAMB, BEEF, SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRAIN BOARD AND RACKS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT LIGHT BULB (FAR LEFT) AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.------MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR MEAT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR STAND UP MEAT COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.0 F AND 61.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF AT 54.0 F, FISH AT 51.3 F AND CHICKEN AT 54.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE,GRIME/GREASE BUILD-UP AT SIDES OF STOVE.GRIMES BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED OT CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jun 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT CORNERS OF DOORS AND FOOD/OIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/PAINT WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINET CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.
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Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, and coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISH RACKS/SHELVES WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAINBOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair, replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment, rear storage shelving, prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning, floor by ice machine had grease/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt. need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prp area, shall be provided, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in dining area, kitchen areas, shall be replaced. Walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, wall outside bathroom had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK BY THE WALL. CAULKING MISSING, MOP SINK WAS LOOSE. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, THE MOP SINK,THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,AND DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE. FILTER AND HOOD NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS, PREPARING AND COOKING ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT,(HAIR NET OR CAP).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLER,COUNTER TOP,DINING TABLE,IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER.
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Jan 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hala in last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hala in on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hala in?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Hala in.
Has Hala in's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hala in have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hala in 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 Hala in inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hala in is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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