Halsted Street Deli
Clean record — passed all 15 inspections
2025-01-03 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-04-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPPING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SANDWICH REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
2023-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate food thermometer, instructed to obtain accurate ones.
2020-01-23 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON COVER OF STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP, AND IN FURNACE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF COOKED SOUP INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEATBALLS AT 128.8F, HOTDOGS AT 118.5F AND SAUSAGES AT 115.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER IN THE PREP HANDSINK SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
2018-12-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SLICED DELI) CONTAINERS IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ROUGH BRICKS BEHIND FRONT PREP LINE WITH PANININ MACHINE AND HOT PLATE FOR FRYING EGGS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2018-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( DELI, SOUP.... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
IMPROPER USE OF DISH WASHING FACILITIES, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ( FACING UPWARD ) INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2017-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION BOTTOM OF THE UNIT WAS AT 70F HOWEVER NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THA...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BETWEEN 48.5F-51F, 10LBS OF CHEESE 48F-52.8F, 5LBS OF MAYO AT 50F-51.5F, 20LBS OF DELI MEAT (TURKEY, BEEF) AT 50.5F-53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR BOTH HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-03...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FANS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT) BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS.
2016-02-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
found some food items not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed. Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, , not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
2015-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 114.5 DEGREES F AND 1LB AT 55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1522658 ON 2-5-15 NOT CORRECTED. (45)NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATIO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE WORN BASEBOARDS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DUST ON VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST KEEP WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALK IN THE PREP AREA TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN THE PREP AREA.
2015-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTURES INSIDE OPEN PREP COOLER.4LBS TUNA-48.8F,CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS -47.8F,1/2 LB EGG SALAD-47.9F.INSTRUCTED TO MANTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPOX 7LBS OF FOOD /COST 25.00 WAS ...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES AT INSPECTION,IE:ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD ORDERS SWITCH WITH MANAGER WHO WAS AT CASH REGISTER UPON INSPECTION.AFTER EMPLOYEE HANDLED CASH PROCEEDED TO CHANGE ACTIVITY, ONLY PUTTING GL...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN HINGES, RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
2014-11-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN HINGES, RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2014-05-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINER ( MAC SALAD, FRUIT SALAD ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE CONTAINERS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH SHELVS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
2013-09-09 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT 2DR REFIGERATOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO THAT IT IS EASIER TO CLOSE THE HANDLE AT THE 3COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
2012-10-10 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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