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Chicago Philly Stop

1600 W Lake ST, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 13, 2026

Chicago Philly Stop was last inspected on August 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 13, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside a two-door cooler. The following were found not meeting compliance with cold holding temperatures: cooked beef (48.0f-49.1f), raw marinating chicken tenderloins (48.8f), chicken wings (51.2-52.3f), sliced deli meats (48.2f-49.5f), eggs (51.1f). Instructed cold holding foods must be 41f or below. Approximately 15lbs at $178 worth of product discarded. Prioirty 7-38-005, citation issued

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a long cutting board for used for the prep cooler stored on the floor leaning against the wall near the dry storage closet in the rear dishwashin area. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the left side of the flat-top grill with grease build up on surface. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the wall next to the flat-top grill with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned walls.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove and maintain to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the side of the grill and interior of the deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor beneath the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label on the prepackaged cheesecake stored in the retail cooler. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods with name and address of manufacturer, list of ingredients and net contents.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the broken drywall section next to the coca cola beverage cooler. Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the coca cola beverage cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of ice on interior of chest freezers. Instructed person in charge to remove, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on floors (cardboard, litter) underneath shelving and behind equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lights bulbs in ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with food service manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of ice on interior of chest freezers. Instructed person in charge to remove, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tiles in ceiling to be water stained and in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on floors (cardboard, litter) underneath shelving and behind equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lights bulbs in ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original foodservice manager certification at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Certified manager arrived on site at end of inspection at 3:25pm. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citaiton issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ph test strips for 3 compartment sink. Must provide chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position at service counter.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage.must remove foil and cardboard from lower shelf at grill table.must repair or replace damaged door gaskets on 6- door reach in cooler on sales floor and 2- door glass reach in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from wheel bases and legs of cart and fryer cabinet.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises,damaged door trim at rear door,damaged wall near 3- comp sink,damaged floor tiles on sales floor and at rear door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and or organize articles from in between equipment on premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor under cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and grease build up on walls near cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up on hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged and missing light shields in prep and dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at time of inspection. instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager/certificate on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served . Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure, but no clean-up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site for food employees.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on site ( sliced tomatoes,beef, chicken and assorted deli meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide proper working thermometer and maintain. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving in disrepair near flat top grill on side of food prep area. Instructed to enclose and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and food debris underneath deep freezer near employee restroom, and under all chip racks in front of facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize, remove shoes and other unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods (deli meat, chicken, beef etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed to have city of chicago food service sanitation certificate holder on site at all times with original copy of certificate posted. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #2145525 on 2/26/18 not corrected: 32 - replace the chest freezer doors that are held together with duct tape and bungee cords. Remove the dirty cardboard used to line the shelves and prep table. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grill and prep table underneath the grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace the chest freezer doors that are held together with duct tape and bungee cords. Remove the dirty cardboard used to line the shelves and prep table. Must finish painting the exposed wood on the shelving above the chest freezers and metal shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the chest freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace the cracked light shield in the food prep area.

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observered potentially hazardous foods at improper internal temperatures during storage and hot holding: 3lbs of cooked chicken on prep counter at 91.2f and 6lbs of hamburer patties at 56.8f inside prep cooler. Food items were discarded and denatured. Total cost $75. Critical citation issued #7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove debris and litter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling tiles through out premises in poor repair(water stained and black). Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove card board boxes from shelves and paint surfaces if rusty. Paint rusty exterior of grease trap. Replace all heavily stained chip trays on sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean exteriors(sides) and interiors(deep fryers) of all cooking equipment in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean grease and food build-up from floor underneath and behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean all walls throughout where food, grease, and stains are present. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing bublbs from sockets in hood above cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored on floors throughout must be elevated 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers with long facial hair must wear beard restraints.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Hot holding unit on counter for cooked pizza not maintaining adequate temperature. Air temp recorded at 134.4f. Unit tagged held for inspection(cannot be used to reinspected by cdph). Unit must be repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove card board boxes from shelves and paint surfaces if rusty. Paint rusty exterior of grease trap. Replace all heavily stained chip trays on sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean exteriors(sides) and interiors(deep fryers) of all cooking equipment in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean grease and food build-up from floor underneath and behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean all walls throughout where food, grease, and stains are present. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing bublbs from sockets in hood above cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored on floors throughout must be elevated 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers with long facial hair must wear beard restraints.

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezers. Management instructed to store frozen foods in food grade storage bags only.

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