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PHILLY'S BEST

907 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618392

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597573

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 - OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 - OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597252

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-17-23, REPORT#2583656: #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584208

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E THE BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENT, UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583878

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583656

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED ON ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND THE MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 69.8F 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. ASSORTED SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. CHICKEN, ROLLED-UP PHILLY BEEF ETC. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEE MUST NOT WEAR PENDING JEWELRY(BRACELETTE,WATCH,ETC) IN PREP AREA, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUT BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. SINK IN USE,0PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLES AT FAUCET IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR(EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME) ON FLOOR INSIDE THE GARAGE, AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS)

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560965

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PIZZAS(VEGGIE 112.5F, CHICKEN 117.7F, PEPPERONI 129.6F, GYRO PIZZA 117.9F, DEEP DISH 113.6F). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS WERE NOTED. ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND DAIRY-BASED SA CE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 134 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $210 THROUGH DENATURING PROC SS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485017

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- 6-501.114- ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 6-501.113- CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484867

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13- UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114- ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 6-501.113- CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2484639 ON 2-8-21 NOT CORRECTED. #25-3-603.11- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. #60-8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-27-19 #2313068 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME, REPAIR CAUSE. #41- WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.#47- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE, CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.#49- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484639

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PEPPERONI PIZZA IN THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 124.2F, AND 126.3F. ALSO NOTED MARINARA SAUCE IN THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE AT 129.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS NOTED. 20 LBS ROAST BEEF, 20 LBS CORNED BEEF, 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, DAIRY BASED SAUCE. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-27-19 #2313068 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE. #41- WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.#47- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.#49- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313068

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312439

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S BEST · 907 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2lb OF SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 5lb OF FETA CHEESE BLOCK AT TEMP OF 44.5F, STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOORREACH-IN COOLER; 2lb OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER; 4lb OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 50.7F STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD IN QUESTION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON LABEL.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA, MOP SINK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-18,REPORT #2241066 #58)PA 100-0367 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-501-12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

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