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THE HALAL GUYS

180 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60601

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-02-17; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

11 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-02-17), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-02-17: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
  • Not Critical: CHI-2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTFIIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW SUCH AS (HUMMUS,RICE,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO CLEAN DISH RACK STORAGE OR REMOVE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF PLASTIC WEAR & PAPER GOODS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAMTABLE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

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