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HALA IN

4624 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HALA IN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636542

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND SOIL BUILD UP ON SHELFING AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961142

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR STAND UP MEAT COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.0 F AND 61.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF AT 54.0 F, FISH AT 51.3 F AND CHICKEN AT 54.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482533

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE,GRIME/GREASE BUILD-UP AT SIDES OF STOVE.GRIMES BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED OT CLEAN MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424325

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOODS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT CORNERS OF DOORS AND FOOD/OIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/PAINT WALLS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INTERIOR OF WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL CABINET CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABINET.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329636

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, and coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321413

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISH RACKS/SHELVES WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAINBOARD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604369

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair, replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment, rear storage shelving, prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning, floor by ice machine had grease/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt. need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prp area, shall be provided, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in dining area, kitchen areas, shall be replaced. Walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, wall outside bathroom had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repair/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
353225

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK BY THE WALL. CAULKING MISSING, MOP SINK WAS LOOSE. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, THE MOP SINK,THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,AND DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE. FILTER AND HOOD NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS, PREPARING AND COOKING ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT,(HAIR NET OR CAP).

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLER,COUNTER TOP,DINING TABLE,IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124267

Location recorded for this inspection · HALA IN · 4624 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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