PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection
February 25, 2025• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES(+6 more)
PHILLY'S BEST
769 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60661
34
Total Inspections
14
Passed
10
Failed
10
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result
Inspection History
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2024 Inspection
August 1, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH...(+2 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection
June 20, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2023 Inspection
June 9, 2023• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME...(+8 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2022 Inspection
December 8, 2022• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2022 Inspection
February 17, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR ...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2021 Inspection
September 29, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UN...(+1 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2021 Inspection
September 22, 2021• Complaint• 12 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF ...(+11 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2020 Inspection
September 2, 2020• Complaint• 11 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CON...(+10 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2019 Inspection
September 11, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO...(+6 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2018 Inspection
December 10, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 12 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED T...(+11 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2018 Inspection
October 10, 2018• Complaint• 12 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. I...(+11 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2018 Inspection
May 1, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned condiments, ceszar dressing, chipotle mayo, ranch dressing, blue cheese, etc., f...(+5 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2018 Inspection
April 24, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed small live fly activity in the following...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2018 Inspection
March 22, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned condiments, ceszar dressing, chipotle mayo, ranch dressing, blue cheese, etc., f...(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2018 Inspection
March 15, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed gyro meat (beef/lamb) on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature,...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2017 Inspection
May 2, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed tape used on shattered glass door of men's restroom as a form of repair. Must remove tape...
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2017 Inspection
April 21, 2017• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the ...(+7 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2016 Inspection
March 10, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA, PIZZA BOXES AND OTHER TAKE OUT CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE ...(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016 Inspection
March 3, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE TH...(+6 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2015 Inspection
March 11, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARE...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2015 Inspection
February 3, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.(+5 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2015 Inspection
January 29, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIM...(+7 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2015 Inspection
January 26, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations
Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED A HOLE IN THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP...(+9 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2014 Inspection
September 12, 2014• Recent Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING PREPPING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ME...(+3 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2014 Inspection
September 5, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 55.8 DEGREES F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. CRI...(+5 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2013 Inspection
May 3, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS OF DEBRIS ...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2013 Inspection
April 2, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS OF DEBRIS ...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2012 Inspection
April 18, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS...(+2 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2012 Inspection
April 11, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2011 Inspection
February 17, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE 3-DOOR COOLER HAS CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW AT THE TOP OF THE COOLER, ITEMS WERE ...(+2 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2010 Inspection
July 13, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)
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Division: Food Protection Program
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