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PHILLY'S ORIGINAL

8245 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PHILLY'S ORIGINAL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528700

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510728

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282535

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2280100

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, 55.3 F, TOMATOES 59.5 F, LETTUCE 63.8 F, CHEESE 70.2 F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS THROUGH DENATURING. APPROX 7 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND HOLDING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 59.6 DEGREE F. INFORMED MANAGER COOLER NOT MEETING COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009796

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009432

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/5/15 REPORT 1516656 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS. 34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VTOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, AND BASIN OF TOILET ROOM SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT/TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516656

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1401278

Location recorded for this inspection · PHILLY'S ORIGINAL · 8245 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STORAGE ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE SHARED AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT ADEQUATE LIGHTING.MUST INSTALL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO FLOOR MOP SINK IMPROPERLY.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE WITH AIR GAP TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60652

97 of 136 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2304565.

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