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Philly Best Stop

1600 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Philly Best Stop appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Philly Best Stop's record stops at Mar 26, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Philly Best Stop is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Oct 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS OVER LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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86
Nov 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS ALSO,MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES
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82
Apr 2, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Store open products with dates in the coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The meat slicer is dirty in the corners and grooves of the machine and the reach in freezer has some sticky buildup; wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment in detail. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Store surface wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Best Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Best Stop on file is from Mar 26, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Best Stop?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Philly Best Stop.

Has Philly Best Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly Best Stop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly Best Stop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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