Halal Pizza & Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
90
Score
Halal Pizza & Chicken has been inspected nine times since 2020. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Halal Pizza & Chicken on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE SINK.
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Jun 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 96.6F, RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 51.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 68.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AT 56.6F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 96.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN PILED HIGH IN DEEP COVERED BUS PANS IMPROPERLY COOLING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED BETWEEN 11AM AND 12PM. NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 96.9F TO 55.7F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGEN WARNING NEEDED ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE OR EQUIPMENT.----ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. ALL MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN, INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) SAUSAGE,CHEESE,PEPPERONI PIZZA SLICES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90.5F-97.5F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20.00.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRI BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN REAR AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ALONG FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR ETC).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE SOOT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 23, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 153.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PEP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SOOT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 15, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS UNISEX BATHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESNT HAVE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL REQUIRED AREA INSIDE FACILITY
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halal Pizza & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halal Pizza & Chicken on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halal Pizza & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Halal Pizza & Chicken.
Has Halal Pizza & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halal Pizza & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Halal Pizza & Chicken 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 Pizza & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Pizza & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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