The Halal Guys
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
The Halal Guys, located at 49 W Division St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 30, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues related to the city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate, preventing contamination, and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across eleven scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jan 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Sep 7, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 23, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 16, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 20, 2020
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY ARMENTINE MOORE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INFORMED THAT A MANAGER ON DUTY MUST HAVE ON SITE OR ON HIS OR HER PERSCON PROPER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF STORED CLEAN DISHES.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR LEAKING AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING IN FRONT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY- MRS ARMENTINE MOORE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE, AS ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST POSSES.
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED 2/2026 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 5/20/26 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2612462... VIOLATIONS AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #47 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD FIXTURE EXPOSED OVER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINKLOCATED LEFT OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...VIOLATION #53 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
60
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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