Halal Peri Peri Chicken
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2023
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Score
Halal Peri Peri Chicken has been inspected six times since 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Halal Peri Peri Chicken since Sep 25, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Halal Peri Peri Chicken trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAMES ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:03 PM.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (FLOUR).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH SEWAGE/WASTE WATER IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE LIGHT IS BURNT OUT ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 17, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW CHICKEN UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FIST SIZE HOLE WHERE WALL AND FLOOR MEET IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 85.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY BEHIND FRYER CABINETS, FLAT TOP GRILL, AND NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW CHICKEN UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINETS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SMALL CRACKS AND HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND TILES AROUND FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCESS BY PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FILTER PANEL IN HOOD LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2019
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE TERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halal Peri Peri Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halal Peri Peri Chicken on file is from Sep 25, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halal Peri Peri Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Halal Peri Peri Chicken.
Has Halal Peri Peri Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Peri Peri Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Halal Peri Peri Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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