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CHICAGO PHILLY STOP

1600 W Lake ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CHICAGO PHILLY STOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641169

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR COOLER. THE FOLLOWING WERE FOUND NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEEF (48.0F-49.1F), RAW MARINATING CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (48.8F), CHICKEN WINGS (51.2-52.3F), SLICED DELI MEATS (48.2F-49.5F), EGGS (51.1F). INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $178 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIOIRTY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED A LONG CUTTING BOARD FOR USED FOR THE PREP COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR DISHWASHIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLAT-TOP GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE FLAT-TOP GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616518

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595473

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE STORED IN THE RETAIL COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NET CONTENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN DRYWALL SECTION NEXT TO THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COCA COLA BEVERAGE COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571083

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570102

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITAITON ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TILES IN CEILING TO BE WATER STAINED AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOORS (CARDBOARD, LITTER) UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS BULBS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546574

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546321

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511199

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF CART AND FRYER CABINET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND AT REAR DOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370870

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at time of inspection. instructed to provide and maintain

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312766

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261241

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE ( SLICED TOMATOES,BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL ON SIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DEEP FREEZER NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND UNDER ALL CHIP RACKS IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE SHOES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181315

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO PHILLY STOP · 1600 W Lake ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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