Halal Smash Burger and Phillies

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity and evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area and basement. Observed one live cockroach in a crevice between the ledge and wall behind the front counter. Also observed approx. 15 rat droppings on the floor in the dishwashing area under the 3-compartment sink and ledge, behind the chest freezer and refrigerator along the wall and in the basement storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the prep cooler underneath the grill, interior of prep coolers and freezers, deep fryers, and prep tables.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor behind the cooking equipment and dishwashing area. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment and dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Seal the openings in the walls behind the front counter to eliminate pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15--- noted the front door of the entrance way unable to close completely. Open gap on the bottom top and side of door. Instructed to repair to allow the door to completely close.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19-----must not use plastic crates as elevation for stored items inder the three compartment sink. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)---- interior of all freezers and coolers with food debris and spillage. Must clean and maintain all.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.18---- noted dirty toilet and washbowl in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- all expanding spray foam that is bumpy and unable to clean throughout the facility being used as sealant for openings and holes must be smoothed down/cut down to be smooth and cleanable. Floors throughout the facility ie: washroom, dish room, behind cooks line, throughout the kitchen and hallway with dirt, grease and debris.----food splattered walls throughout the kitchen and dish room. Must clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the front door of the entrance way unable to close completely. Open gap on the bottom top and side of door. Instructed to repair to allow the door to completely close.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must not stored bagged ready to eat bread on the top a dirty garbage can or directly under the cooks line hand washing sink. Must store foods protected.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide hat/hair and beard restraints for all food handles.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be stored in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knife improperly stored between the cooks line cooler and cutting board. Must provide a proper knife holder or store on a clean cutting board.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or paper as liner for freezer and glass window at prep cooler.----must not use plastic crates as elevation for stored items inder the three compartment sink. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all freezers and coolers with food debris and spillage. Door rubber gaskets of the drawer cooler with encrusted food debris. Interior/exterior of the microwave oven with food spillage and grease. Must clean and maintain all.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty toilet and washbowl in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside grease receptacle with excessive grease spillage on the top of the container spilling over to the ground. Instructed to remove grease, clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop head improperly stored in the dish room. Soiled mops must be stored inverted in the utility service sink when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All expanding spray foam that is bumpy and unable to clean throughout the facility being used as sealant for openings and holes must be smoothed down/cut down to be smooth and cleanable. Floors throughout the facility ie: washroom, dish room, behind cooks line, throughout the kitchen and hallway with dirt, grease and debris.----food splattered walls throughout the kitchen and dish room. Must clean and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2616448 on 4-25-25 not corrected. #58- observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.#56- observed mechanical ventilation not working inside the unisex washroom.instructed to repair/replace mechanical ventilation and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working inside the unisex washroom.instructed to repair/replace mechanical ventilation and maintain.