MAY 14
2026
PASS · 0 violations
HALSTED STREET DELI & BAGEL.
Chicago Health Dept
203 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 7
2026
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S FOR QUATERNARY SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2-OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIMS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST PLACE TRASH INTO GARBAGE CANS FOR LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 4
2025
PASS 2 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST HANG WET MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 21
2024
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 7
2023
PASS 1 violation
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. instructed to wear.
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JAN 11
2022
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED. OBSERVED VENT ABOVE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 4
2020
PASS 3 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BOX OF OYSTER CRACKER WITH STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OVEN USED TO WARM SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
APR 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* 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 MEATS, COOKED CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
LARGE FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACE DOWN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LARGE OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT VENTED, COOKING ODORS ( BACON, CHICKEN.. ) LINGERING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO VENT FOOD ODORS.
DEC 7
2017
PASS · 0 violations
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