Halal Burger

6234 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 26 inspections at Halal Burger, the earliest from 2017. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 23 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Halal Burger is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 8, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614975 DATED ON 04/02/25 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Nov 20, 2023

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE WAREWASHING AND TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 28, 2023

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE WAREWASHING AND TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

May 1, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE SPILLAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER COMPANY REMOVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Oct 4, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Sep 24, 2021

Complaint

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 52F, BEEF BACON AT 50F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 53F, RANCH DRESSING AT 53F, AND GYRO SAUCE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2484696 ON 2/9/21 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 -OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, GRILLS AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Feb 9, 2021

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: 5-402.12-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12-OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 1, 2021

Complaint

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-2-2020, REPORT #2401946. #35-NOTED RAW CHICKEN IN WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT THAWING METHODS OF FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME. #47-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #53-NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN #53-NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED AS A DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND INSTALL FRIDGE HANDLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Oct 2, 2020

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED RAW CHICKEN IN WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT THAWING METHODS OF FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON REFRIGERATION UNIT SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CAN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR.

Mar 26, 2020

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.115- OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER AND GREASE CONTAINER ARE DIRTY AND AREA AROUND COVERED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DRY STORAGE RACK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Mar 6, 2020

Suspected Food Poisoning

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH CHICKEN WINGS 52 F, CHICKEN BREAST 51F , EGGS 12 PCS 50F ,BEEF HOTDOGS 50.5, BEEF TURKEY 50.5 , SLICED TOMATOES 51F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF BACON)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHICKEN TENDERS) TO BE STORED IN FREEZER WITH OUT PROPER FOOD COVERAGE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR SEVERAL COOLING UNITS ARE DIRTY AND COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER AND GREASE CONTAINER ARE DIRTY AND AREA AROUND COVERED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DRY STORAGE RACK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Apr 22, 2019

License

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONGTAINERS AND SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINERS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 4, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Mar 26, 2019

Complaint

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYTEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18 REPORT #2232843) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE BEIGE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: WHITE REACH IN FREEZER INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING(NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX , ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FILTERS,HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-U[P. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 6, 2018

Reinspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 30, 2018

Reinspection

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE WASHROOM, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREAS. LIVE ROACH NOTED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 26, 2018

Reinspection

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 25, 2018

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE BAGGED READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND PREPARED MARINARA SAUCE. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-102.11 NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONE UPON MY ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED: STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALONG THE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER, UNDER SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP WHERE BOX FREEZER WAS PREVIOUSLY STORED. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. MUST REPLACE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 15, 2018

Complaint

2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: 3-304.15(A) OBSERVED COOK WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES HANDLING RAW BURGER PATTIES THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE READY TO EAT BURGER BUN, FRESH LETTUCE AND TOMATO FOR BURGER TOPPINGS WEAR THE SAME GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED A FRESH CUT LEMON HALF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CRACKED RAW EGGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE SAME CRACKED RAW EGGS, STORED ON TOP SHELVING, DRIPPING DOWN ONTO AN OPEN PACKAGE OF SHREDDED READY TO EAT CHEESE AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS ON LOWER SHELVING. ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WAS BLACKED BY A LARGE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED COOKS LINE FOOD CONTACT PREP CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS, GROOVES AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: 3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPERLY THAWING OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. FROZEN CHICKEN OBSERVED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.14 LID OF BOX FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID. OR PROVIDE NEW FREEZER.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DEAD MICE IN REAR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE DEAD MICE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

May 17, 2018

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

May 8, 2018

Routine

14 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 1 LB CHICKEN AT 53.6F, 10 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.3F, 1 LB CHEESE AT 48.9F, 2 LBS TURKEY AT 51.8F. ALSO NOTED 1/2 LB COOKED BEEF BURGERS ON STOVE TOP AT 118.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND THAT PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-13-17 # NOT CORRECTED. #32-: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT. #35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.----NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 13, 2017

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NOTED LOW LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BATHROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA BY PREP STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Burger on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Burger?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Halal Burger.

Has Halal Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Burger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halal Burger 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 Halal Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Burger is inspected around three times per year on average.

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