Halsted Street Deli & Bagel
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-04-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Unable to view cooler thermometer, placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to keep in warmest part where it can be view easily.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Rough brick wall with food stains behind front prep line, instructed manager to install a smooth easy to clean surface.
2024-07-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
2019-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-02-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM 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 PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RAW CHICKEN & BEEF STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
2019-02-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM 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 PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICL...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 17 LBS OF DELI MEAT IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 54F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD RTE/TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RAW CHICKEN & BEEF STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE CHEMICAL STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY STOPPER UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE HAND SINK IN THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE DRAIN RODDED OR REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING DIPPER WELL ON ICE CREAM COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT TO WATER LINE IN ORDER TO WORK PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, STORAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, ON FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA: 84.9F, 2LBS, TOMATOES BASIL SOUP, AT VALUE $10.00 71.6F, 2.5LBS STUFFED PEPPER, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 70.6F, 4LBS, BROWN RICE SOUP, AT A VALUE OF $15.0...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON BACK WALL, FRONT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT RINSE TWIST VALVE. OBSERVED BUCKET UNDERNEATH SAID AREA COLLECTING POOLED WATER. IN ADDITION OBSERVED ALL TWIST V...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER, IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WARE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2017-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler across from hot holding unit in front prep: 1lb of ham @ 46.8F ($8); 1/2lb of turkey @ 45.7F ($5); 1lb of American cheese @ 46.2F ($5); and 7lbs of roast ...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Found exposed hand sinks not accessible in the following areas: front hand sink near coffee area had a pan inside sink; and rear prep hand sink had a pan inside sink. Found rear hand sink without paper towels. Instructed all hand sink must be accessi...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No City of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped (chicken, soup, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found heavily stained cutting board in front prep area, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found all reach in coolers in the front prep area heavily soiled in the lower interior. Must remove all items, deep clean and sanitize all coolers. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found 3 holes in the wall in the dish room. Must repair and maintain same.
2016-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUP, 67 DEGREES, 5LBS/$20; CHILI, 92 DEGREES, 8 LBS/$20; MARINARA SAUCE, 115 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$20. OPERATOR VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODU...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED THAT THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED, DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES IN A MANNER THAT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITAT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA AND FOOD PACKAGING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND THE COFFEE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
2015-11-19 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A DIPPER AT PACKED ICE CREAM STATION.
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