Halal Food Studio

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 14, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 9, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises at all handsinks, utility sink, and three-compartment sink. Instructed that hot water must meet hot water peak demands. Priority violations. #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2624852 dated 10/03/2025. They are as follows: improper pest control #38. Observed 3 live roaches on premises in the rear near restroom on wall and door. Priority violation. #7-42-090. No citation issued. Must eliminate pest activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed holes in walls throughout premises. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dirt and dust buildup on fans, shelves, light shields, pipes/conduits ventillation on equipment and ceiling and wall vents trhoughout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling, equipment, pipes/conduits, and wall vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Oct 3, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report#2624542 dated 09/26/2025. They are as follows: improper pest control. #38. Observed 6 live roaches on premises in the following areas: in rear storage room on floor and on tabletop, in main prep area on floor below handwashing sink, on drain board of three-compartment sink, and in basin of three compartment sink. Also, observed approximately 25 live small flies in rear storage area near dry goods storage. Priority violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued. Must eliminate pest activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Several dead cockroaches on floor in toilet rooms and storage area. Must remove all dead cockroaches.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans in main prep area, and single service containers in storage room, not inverted. Instructed to invert all.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed freezer in rear with broken cover for mechanical component and water leaking on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold-hold-units in rear hallway, in rear storage area and prep area leaking water. Instructed to repair and maintain all units, repair leaks.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior of freezer in rear with food spills inside. 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: 6-501.12 observed food debris, dirt, and spills on the floors, walls, baseboards, pipes and conduits, behind and under all heavy equipment throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under and behind all shelving units, walls, baseboards and all equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and around pipes in prep area near heavy cooking equipment. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles and baseboards throughout prep areas, storage, and dining. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dirt and dust buildup on fans, light shields, pipes/conduits ventillation on equipment and ceiling and wall vents trhoughout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling, equipment, pipes/conduits, and wall vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 26, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 roaches on site at the time of inspection in dining area in corners against rear wall and in rear hallway near rear exit. Instructed to contact pest control as additional services are necessary prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed freezer in rear with broken cover for mechanical component and water leaking on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of freezer in rear with food spills inside. 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 food debris, dirt, and spills on the floors, walls, baseboards, behind and under all heavy equipment throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under and behind all shelving units, walls, baseboards and all equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles and baseboards throughout prep areas, storage, and dining. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fans, light shields, ventillation on equipment and ceiling and wall vents trhoughout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling, equipment, and wall vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 11, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

6. Feb 26, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   7 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all employees must provide for all. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Both hand washing sinks in the front and rear prep not accessible for use. Sinks blocked by equipment and utensils stored on top and inside the sinks. Reviewed hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No soap at the rear prep and employee washroom hand washing sinks. Must provide soap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels at the rear prep and employee washroom hand washing sinks. Must provide soap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed during the inspection the dishwasher employee washing dishes and equipment at the three compartment sink without sanitizing. Sink was not set to wash, rinse and sanitize. No compartment was filled. Reviewed the proper method to set the sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held in the cooks line three door cooler at improper temperatures: cooked chicken tenders @ 52.8f, american cheese at 52.3f, various sauces at 51.9f. All foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Cooks line three door cooler unable to maintain adequate temperature. Cooler noted at 53.4f with food such as cooked chicken at 52.8f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f or below and c.d.p.h contacted for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility must be elevated from the floors.

     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: Noted a cutting board in extremely poor repair with deep blackened grooves. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line 3 door cooler and the rear prep tall reach-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted several large pots throughout premises and with foods cooking inside unable to be submerged in the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must remove oversized pots or provide a larger sink or provide a written method to demonstrate the sanitizing and washing of the large pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers and all cooking equipment with dirt and food debris. Must clean all and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All raw wooden shelving at the front counter must be painted/sealed.----bottom metal shelving of the cooks line prep table with excessive rust. Must remove all rust/reseal/re-paint.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All unused equipment throughout the premises must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted expanding spray foam used as a sealant in walls around piping and unable to clean. Must remove/smooth down to be cleanable.----walls throughout both food prep areas with excessive food splatter. Must clean and maintain.----- noted large hole in the wall of te mop sink closet. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings ie:coat in the food prep area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings not in food or food contact areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 4, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting board surfaces are pitted. Instructed manager must repair or replace damaged cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. Oct 31, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No handwash sink at prep area. Instructed manager must provide a handwash sink with running hot and cold water at prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting board surfaces are pitted. Instructed manager must repair or replace damaged cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood not working. Instructed manager ventilation hood must work.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Oct 23, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations