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Charley's Phylly Steaks

Restaurant

1400 E 47th Dr, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Oct 8, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Black mold found inside ice machine used for customer drinks; ice was discarded and machine must be cleaned.

Key Findings

  • Excessive black mold-like substance discovered on the interior of the ice machine. All ice was disposed of and the machine must be cleaned, sanitized, and properly maintained.
  • Grime buildup found in the floor drain beneath the single-compartment sink. Drain must be cleaned and maintained going forward.

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 EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations
Dec 30, 2025Pass

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

2 violations