HALSTED STREET DELI.

Chicago Health Dept

550 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2026
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINGLE-USE CUPS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO BE KEPT ABOVE FOOD BETWEEN USES AND PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HEAVY SCORING AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ALONG LINE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SUCH THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUN 8
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINGLE-USE CUPS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO BE KEPT ABOVE FOOD BETWEEN USES AND PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HEAVY SCORING AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ALONG LINE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SUCH THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER OVERFLOWING AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHILE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN-USE. WATER CEASES TO OVERFLOW WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF; ALL OTHER SINKS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR (NO WASTE WATER OVERFLOW) ON-SITE. TAGGED 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTION TO CEASE USE UNTIL DRAIN PLUMBING IS REPAIRED AND REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PER PHONE CONVERSATION WITH SUPERVISOR #310, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FLOOR DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE SEWAGE WATER OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN ALL SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 9
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 31
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH.

OCT 23
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE TO THE FAR-LEFT TOP PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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