Did Chicago Philly Stop pass its last health inspection?

Chicago Philly Stop at 1600 W Lake St was inspected on Aug 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Chicago Philly Stop?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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)

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Chicago Philly Stop

1600 W Lake St, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 13, 2026

#22PROPER 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
#44UTENSILS, 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.
#49NON-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.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL 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.
#55PHYSICAL 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 13, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2015	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chicago Philly Stop — questions

Did Chicago Philly Stop pass its last health inspection?: Chicago Philly Stop at 1600 W Lake St was inspected on Aug 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Chicago Philly Stop?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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)
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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