HALSTED STREET DELI & BAGEL.

Chicago Health Dept

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER) OBSTRUCTED BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER) HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH PRESSES AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT MATERIALS WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM WALL WITH PLUMBING DISCONNECTED OR OTHERWISE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL OR REMOVE PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTIONS IF NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR HANDWASHING SINK/UPRIGHT FREEZER) WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPTY BOXES, AND UNUSED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE FROM EXCESSIVE LITTER OR ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.

APR 17

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 18

2024

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FEB 13

2019

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 11

2019

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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

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FEB 8

2019

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Sanitation

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 ARTICLES; or other items needing protection cannot result. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY STOPPER UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JAN 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 $15.00 74.3F, 1LB OF CHILI, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 121.0F, 4LBS OF BLACK BEAN SOUP, AT A VALUE OF $6.50 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 13.50 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $51.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 VALVE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER WITH OUT THE AID OF PLASTIC WRAP SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL ABOVE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DRIP WELL, NOT CONNECTED AT FRONT ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

JAN 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 beef @ 50.2F ($18). Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less if cold, and 140F or higher if hot, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 accessible at all times. Instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Operator removed items from sinks, and stocked rear sink with paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

APR 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* 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 CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-10(B)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 19

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A DIPPER AT PACKED ICE CREAM STATION.

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