Halal Original
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Halal Original eight times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side and back windows observed propped open at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Beverage coolers and rice cooker observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside the unit. -Observed two coolers with ice (not intended for consumption) and beverages stored outside the unit. ** The food was relocated to inside the unit. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter beside the handwashing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade containers and bags observed in use for food storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on the interior cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -Food debris and grease observed on the table beneath the grill. -Food residue observed on the ledge beneath the rice cooker. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grime, residue, and food debris observed on the interior floor of the unit.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light at the service window observed not operable. New Violation.
46.943
67
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No exterior waste receptacle trash can present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Stained floor observed on mobile unit.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored above ready-to-eat lettuce and a container of white sauce in the under counter refrigerator and not stored to prevent contamination. ** Advised to properly organize the raw and ready-to-eat foods. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Lettuce measured at 57.4 degrees F stored in the ice buffet counter instead of at least 41 degrees F and below. White sauce observed stored in a squeeze bottle in a wall tray at 64.4 degrees F instead of at least 41 degrees F and below. ** Advised to discard the lettuce and white sauce and provide appropriate methods of cold holding. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Food employees unable to properly use the handwashing sink on the unit as the cold faucet observed obstructed by a wall sauce holder. ** Advised to relocate the sauce holder to make the sink accessible. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Person in charge could not describe proper cold holding temperature, proper hot holding temperature, symptoms of a food borne illness, names of food borne illnesses, or the reason why the mobile unit switches utensils during the day. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inadequate utensils observed on the unit: One falafel scoop and one rice scoop observed on the unit instead of at least two sets of each utensils to switch mid day. ** Advised to provide multiple sets of all utensils.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side and back windows observed propped open at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverage coolers and rice cooker observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Aluminum observed lining the table beneath the grill. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Rice, food debris and soiled aluminum foil observed beneath the grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No exterior waste receptacle present for patrons. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grime and food debris observed on the floor along the interior perimeter of the unit. -Grease accumulation observed on the corner between the mechanical ventilation hood and the side window. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Side windows observed open at the time of the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed wearing a ring. New Violation.
46.136
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed food debris on the counters in the food cart. -Grease accumulation and food debris observed beneath the grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the rear of the deep fryer. -Residue observed on the frame of the under counter cold holding unit. -Standing water observed on the bottom of the cold holding units. -Food debris observed on the counter beside the cold holding units.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No exterior waste receptacle present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of food debris, grease, and residue observed on the floor of the interior of the food cart.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
78
May 22, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: No front protective barrier present at the service window (e.g. plexiglass).
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed food debris on the counters in the food cart. -Grease accumulation and food debris observed beneath the grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the rear of the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the faucet of the handwashing sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No exterior waste receptacle present.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of food debris, grease, and residue observed on the floor of the interior of the food cart.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
May 20, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Prepared lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers were held at 67.1, 66.9 & 52.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. ** The foods were discarded. Sanitarian advised to provide an appropriate method of cold holding.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Hot water at the handwashing sink was measured at 206.4 degrees F. Food employee was unable to add cold water to the running water as the valve was obstructed by the sauce shelf. ** Advised to provide signage and relocate the sauce shelf so that food employees may properly wash their hands.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. ** could not identify proper cold holding temperatures. ** soiled all utensils present on the mobile unit. ** the PIC did not turn on the mechanical ventilation hood during active hot preparation on the grill. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed all utensils present on the mobile unit soiled, including utensils currently in use and utensils for after four hours of operation.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: No front protective barrier present (e.g. plexiglass).
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed food debris on the counters in the food cart. -Grease accumulation and food debris observed beneath the grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the rear of the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No exterior waste receptacle present.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor of the interior of the unit lined with cardboard. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light inside the cart not operable at the time of the inspection.
46.943
45
Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: No front protective barrier present (e.g. plexiglass).
46.922(e)(f)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed food debris on the counters in the food cart. -Grease accumulation and food debris observed beneath the grill. -Grease accumulation observed on the rear of the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of food debris and grease observed on the floor of the interior of the food cart.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light inside the cart not operable at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.943
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken and produce food was held at 80.9 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -moved on to ice for rapid cooling
46.385(a)(2)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. - chicken not properly cooled after being prepared said to be made within the hour observed at 80.9 degrees F moved on to ice for rapid cooling
46.385(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed to remove food debris on floors of food cart New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halal Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halal Original on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halal Original?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Halal Original.
Has Halal Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Original have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Halal Original means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Halal Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Original is inspected around four times per year on average.
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