APR 19
2021
PASS · 0 violations
HALSTED STREET DELI.
Chicago Health Dept
400 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
14 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2021.
Last inspected Apr 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
50
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12
2021
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF TURKEY AT 57F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 52F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (WATER TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF A CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND BY THE STEAMER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 28
2019
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED COOKIES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PRE PACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 25
2017
PASS 7 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (THAT WAS NOT AT TEMP.) ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE LOWER SURFACE IN CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE REGISTER AND BY THE CLOCK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH A LONG BEARD BUT NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO, MULTI-USE UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIFE.
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SEP 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS PROPERLY WORKING AND MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM (50.7F), ROAST BEEF (49.5F), TURKEY (47.8F), CORNED BEEF (50.1F), MAYO (60.0F), CHEESE (50.5-59.7F), CUT TOMATOES (48.9F), LIQUID EGGS (50.9F), CREAM CHEESE (53.1F) AND MILK (55.1F). FOOD WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 47.5LBS. VALUED AT $112.02. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (THAT WAS NOT AT TEMP.) ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE LOWER SURFACE IN CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE REGISTER AND BY THE CLOCK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH A LONG BEARD BUT NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO, MULTI-USE UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIFE.
SEP 19
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 9
2016
FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found 3-door cooler in rear kitchen area at 51.4f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed to keep coolers at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. found 52 lbs. of deli meat at 51.5F, 30 lbs. of soup and meat ball at 51.1F items stored in said cooler. instructed to keep such food items stored at 40 or lower. food discarded valued at $300. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inadequate insects control, found 6 live cockroaches under front service counter. instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FEB 10
2016
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 3
2016
FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE AT 51.5F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 LBS OF CHICKEN AAT 50.5F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 52.4F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.5, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEPP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE, SEVERAL DEAD ONES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SHOOTING WATER IN ALL DIRECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 4
2015
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WARE WITH THE HANDLES IN ONE DIRECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND NECK EXTENSION LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE HANGING INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
JUN 26
2014
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. AREA WHERE CONVECTION OVEN, PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMOKE DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 19
2014
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR PREP AREA FOUND 1 ROACH ON WALL ABOVE THE SLICER, IN FRONT PREP AREA FOUND 4-5 LIVE ROACHES AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE DINING ROOM. SEVERVAL DEAD ROACHES WERE FOUNF THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS. ALL WHEEL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. AREA WHERE CONVECTION OVEN, PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMOKE DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 27
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER UNDER THE PANINI GRILL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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