HALSTED STREET DELI.
222 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 12020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED COOKIES) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP UNDER 1-COMP SINK, AND IN LOWER STORAGE CABINET UNDER PEPSI SODA MACHINE IN SEATING AREA. ALSO FOUND DEAD RAT IN SAID CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO SANITIZING BUCKETS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND MISSING HANDLE ON LID ON HOT HOLDING UNIT ON HOT FOOD LINE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1-COMP SINK AND STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR 3-COMP SINK. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HOT WATER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION IN 3-COMP SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT TO 100F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AND 110F FOR 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; SEATING AREA, FRONT AND REAT PREP AREAS, AND IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT FROM 10/2019. VIOLATION INCLUDES: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 NOTED ONLY FOOD HANDLERS AND NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY NOR ANY PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT REAR PREP HANDSINK (88F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS RECOVERED DURING THE INSPECTION TO 111F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED COOKIES, BROWNIES, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, FRUIT CUPS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-307.11 OBSERVED A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER USED TO SCOOP SAUCES STORED REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER DIPPING SPOON/UTENSIL TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HOT-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEE VIOLATION #60
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200662 ON 8/8/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 82019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED ONLY FOOD HANDLERS AND NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY NOR ANY PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. CFM ARRIVED AT 12:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT REAR PREP HANDSINK (89F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED COOKIES, BROWNIES, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, FRUIT CUPS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER USED TO SCOOP SAUCES STORED REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER DIPPING SPOON/UTENSIL TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HOT-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS (FRONT AND REAR PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEE VIOLATION #60
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200662 ON 8/8/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN , DELI...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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JUN 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS LOCATED UNDER CABINETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE TWO SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND AT CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUD MOP SINK IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED FLOORS AND REPAIR FLOOR STATED ABOVE.
DEC 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NO CERTIFCATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
LOOSE TILES NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS NEXT TO 3-COM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAY 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in coolers in kitchen prep areas, must properly date food item in coolers in prep areas.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced in kitchen prep areas. Reach in coolers, cooler shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor tiles that were damaged, loose in rear prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
APR 202015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, AND REPAINT EXTREMLY RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDET THE 3-COMP SINK. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR AND ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS FROM THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER REFRIGERATORS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS FOR HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA AND WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. VARIOUS ITEMS FOUND ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
THERE ARE 3 EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WORKING AT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAR 132014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1345504 DATED 9-3-13 FOR VIOLATION (38) LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK,(30) PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY CASE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-42-90.
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BROWNIES NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER, FRUIT CUPS, PARFAIT CUPS, COLESLAW ANS POTATO SALAD IN THE FRONT 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND COOKIES.
MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID AT REAR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANINI MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK.
OCT 92012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE/LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGH OUT.
MUST REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP RIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW DRAINAGE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER NOTED UNDER COUNTER NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
NOV 122010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN FLOOR TILE, UNDER MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO PASTRIES DI PLAY CASE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.
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