The Halal Guys
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
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The Halal Guys appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Halal Guys trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTFIIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW SUCH AS (HUMMUS,RICE,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO CLEAN DISH RACK STORAGE OR REMOVE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF PLASTIC WEAR & PAPER GOODS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAMTABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Apr 22, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6"
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 19, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Oct 29, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION ON DOOR FRAME OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE, 65F, AND GYRO MEAT AT 60F, IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. $150
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 8 LIVE ROACHES UNDER SODA CRATE STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS, VENT COVERS AND FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, SMALL STORAGE ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER WALL DAMAGE BY THE STAIRS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 3, 2019
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE REAR UTILITY MOP CLOSET. LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED CRAWLING UNDER HOSE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET. LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON GLUE BOARD PLACED NEAR HOT WATER HEATER IN SAME CLOSET. RODENT DROPPINGS (20 ) WERE NOTED BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE DOOR SEAL IS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS/CRACKS AND MISSING TILES IN THE FLOOR BASE BOARDS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO ENSURE SURFACE AREA IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND RESTRICTS PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN FREEZER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Halal Guys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Halal Guys on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Halal Guys?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Halal Guys.
Has The Halal Guys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Halal Guys have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Halal Guys means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Halal Guys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Halal Guys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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