A.P. DELI INC. XI.
1759 E 75TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
5 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 102025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLETOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED KNIFE HOLDER NOT IN BETWEEN WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALL IN RESTROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SEAL HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 72025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SOME AREAS OF WALL AND FLOOR ALSO RUSTED.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE ALARM PANEL; MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS AND CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF ITEMS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE GRILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST VERIFY TRAINING WITH PHYSICAL COPIES OF ALL CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE.
MAR 72024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER, BURNER, GRILL, VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE AND CLEAR.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST, CLEAN VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
MAY 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNED POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
NO COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL COMPONETS OF KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND 28 DELI HOAGIES SANDWICHES IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PREMADE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES MUST BE AT 41.0 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SANDWICHES HAVE BEEN DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 28 @ $6.06 = $169.68 5 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLER FOR HOAGIE SANDWICHES AND BEVERAGES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.5 DEGREES. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME. COOLER BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS MAY BE STORED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
RUSTY SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED FOR FOOD HANDLER CLASS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 272022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LEVER TO STOP UP THE SINK ISN'T WORKING ON THE 3 COMP (LAST SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 132022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LEVER TO STOP UP THE SINK ISN'T WORKING ON THE 3 COMP (LAST SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH ALLOWING POSSBLIE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. ALSO LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOT WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556779 DATE 6-3-22 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
JUN 32022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 272021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD, NEAR THE TOLIET ROOM, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2369721 DATED FOR 04/24/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED PACKAGED HOAGY SANDWICHES AND SLICED DELI MEAT NOT LABELED AND DATED IN DISPLAY AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, WINDOW LEDGES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ANSWERING PHONE AND PREPARING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES TO INITIATE TASKS THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE/FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WASH HANDS IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK AND MAY NOT WASH HANDS IN SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED PACKAGED HOAGY SANDWICHES AND SLICED DELI MEAT NOT LABELED AND DATED IN DISPLAY AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, WINDOW LEDGES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM NOR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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