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Charley's Phylly Steaks

Restaurant

1400 E 47th Dr, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Dec 30, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice machine bin was dirty and needed cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine's internal bin was visibly dirty; inspector ordered cleaning and maintenance of food-contact surfaces.
  • Toilet room plumbing fixtures required cleaning and upkeep.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED INTERNAL BIN OF ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Violation code #53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Charley's Phylly Steaks has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Oct 8, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Dec 30, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations