MAY 28
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ERIK'S DELI.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
525 W VAN BUREN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 28, 2024 · passed
4 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND BEEF GYRO MEAT AT 124F AND SLICED CHICKEN AT 89F IN THE STEAM WELL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT-HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. SLICED TURKEY, SLICED HAM, SLICED CAPICOLA, TUNA SALAD, MOZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, AND GARDEN CREAM CHEESE ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT FROM SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL ON SITE IS 2/14/2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE ALL TIMES WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD AND WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/22/22 REPORT #2559681 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR PROPERLY SEAL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SLICED TURKEY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SALAMI FOUND AT 45.8F, SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 60.1F, AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 60.3F, SPRING SALAD FOUND AT 58.7F, YOGURT FOUND AT 55.8F, HALF AND HALF FOUND AT 55.4F, TAZIKI SAUCE FOUND AT 52.9F, ROAST BEEF FOUND AT 54.3F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 43.8F, TUNA FOUND AT 44.2F, SHREDDED CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE FOUND AT 48.2F, GYRO MEAT FOUND AT 52.3F, OPEN JAR OF BALSAMIC VINAGARETTE FOUND AT 56.5F AND EGGS FOUND AT 53.4F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 175 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR PROPERLY SEAL.
AUG 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CREAM CHEESE SLICES ,PIES, AND YOGURT PARFAITS, COOKIES WITHOUT PROPER LABELING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING NAME,INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS,SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES, CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES FOR PREPPING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVES IN REAR PREP, AND ON EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 292019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHILI AND CREAM OF POTATO SOUP)LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ) ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CREAM CHEESE SLICES ,PIES, AND YOGURT PARFAITS, COOKIES WITHOUT PROPER LABELING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING NAME,INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS,SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOWL , ON WALL NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, AND ON CUTTING BOARDS NEAR COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES, CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES FOR PREPPING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVES IN REAR PREP, AND ON EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.15 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PIERCING PARTS MUST BE READILY REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.501.11 MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 232018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP, MUST INSTALL CORRECT FOOD STORAGE RACKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.
DEC 62017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOV 272017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA,APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DINING AREA.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH DINING AREA DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/17 .(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT PIPE IS SEPERATED FROM DRAINLINE PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED OR TURNED ON FROM SINK IT POURS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP SINK,WASH WATER IN 1ST,2ND CLEAN WATER TO RINSE AND DRAIN THE 2ND SINK AND SET UP SANITIZER.SINK HAS NOW BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TME.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOWER SODA CABINET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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