Did The Halal Guys pass its last health inspection?

The Halal Guys at 180 N Wabash Ave was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at The Halal Guys?

The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: 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)

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

The Halal Guys

180 N Wabash Ave, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 17, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 17, 2026

#1PERSON 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)
#2CITY 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)
#3MANAGEMENT, 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)
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
#39CONTAMINATION 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.
#39CONTAMINATION 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAMTABLE.
#47FOOD & 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.
#49NON-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.
#55PHYSICAL 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.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 17, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2019	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2019	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2019	License	Not Ready	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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The Halal Guys — questions

Did The Halal Guys pass its last health inspection?: The Halal Guys at 180 N Wabash Ave was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at The Halal Guys?: The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: 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)
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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