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HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES

6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES on .

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Pass
Inspection type
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Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643080

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642950

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE GLUEBOARDS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY: -- 1 LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND 1 ONE ON TABLE UNDER SLICER. 1 LIVE ROACH ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORFRAME. --OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON IN THE PREP AREA AND WALLS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY, DINING ROOM AND IN NORTH SIDE WASHROOM. --OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. --STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH SPILLS, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND DIRT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. INTERIORS OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.

  • 54

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED PROPANE TANKS STORED ON PREMISE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. ACCUMU;ATED DUST ON WALL & CEILING VENT COVERS. -FOAM MATERIAL USED FOR SEALING HOLES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOAM AND SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS/HOLES. -INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

  • 56

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

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN IN NORTH SIDE TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642825

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING WENT TO THE STORAGE AND PICKED UP BOX OF DISPOSABLE BOWLS, THEN WENT BACK TO THE KITCHEN AND CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER, OPENING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, CHANGING TASKS, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED A FOOD CART AND BREAD RACKS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA BLOCKING THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -- 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE PREP AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. 2 ON PREP COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND 1 ON FLOOR UNDER PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. --OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BREAD RACKS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DINING ROOM AND IN CABINET UNDER NORTH SIDE WASHROOM HAND SINK. --OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE GLUEBOARDS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A SCREEN DOOR, WITH LARGE SECTIONS OF THE SCREEN TORN OR MISSING. MUST REPAIR SCREEN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT 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 ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 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 COOLERS WITH SPILLS, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND DIRT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. INTERIORS OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

  • 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 ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. ACCUMU;ATED DUST ON WALL & CEILING VENT COVERS. -FOAM MATERIAL USED FOR SEALING HOLES CHEWED INTO AND DEBRIS ALL OVER THE FLOOR. -INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. REMOVE ALL UNEVEN FOAM SEALANT AND SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN IN NORTH SIDE TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619945

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619855

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM 100.0 F INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 55.1 F INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY UTILITY SINK- CHEESE, RAW CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF AND OPEN MAYONNAISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F AND BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARD WEIGHT-10 LBS VALUED AT $150.00.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY UTILITY SINK NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.1, FOUND CHEESE, CHICKEN, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607348

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2606061

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ANY HANDSINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS...BRISKET AT 48.0F AND CHEESESTEAK BEEF AT 55F ON PREP TABLE TOP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF BRISKET AND 5LBS OF CHEESTEAK BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $225. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING TCS FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583264

Location recorded for this inspection · HALAL SMASH BURGER & PHILLIES · 6404 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BASE OF THE COUNTER FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE THE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PATROM BATHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE ALL WALLS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREAPIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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