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Halal Smash Burger and Phillies

5019 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60625

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-03; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-03), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-03: Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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