HUMBOLDT HAUS DELI & LIQUOR.
2956-2958 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 222023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED BOTH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND QAC TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUL 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.19 ADJUST THE MEN'S ROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 232022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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APR 202020FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO MANUFACTURING ADDRESS ON THE LABELS FOR THE DESSERTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO SERVICE REPORTS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE POP STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE WORN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT .
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
APR 152019FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PIPE IN PREP AREA,LOWER LIQUOR SHELF BEHIND COUNTER,IN BETWEEN TANKS IN BASEMENT,ON AND UNDER LIQUOR SHELVES AND MOTOR.APPX.10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING OUT OF CRACK IN FLOOR IN BETWEEN LIQUOR AND PREP AREA,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ANTS AND WORM LIKE INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND SALES FLOOR.MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING UNITS
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
APR 112019FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3.5LBS. COLE SLAW 48.2F,49.8F,3LBS. MACARONI SALAD 51.6F-51.8F,4LBS. POTATOE SALAD 54.3F-55.8F.3LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.2F-51.8F.2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 46.4F,3LBS.SLICED CORNED BEEF 50.0F,55.9F,52.9F.10LBS.SLICED TURKEY 47.7F,51.3F,54.2F,53.6F, 56.6F,56.8F.2.5LBS SLICED PASTRAMI 53.8F,54.1F.1LB. TUNA 46.0F. 3LBS.SLICED MORTADELO 51.1F,51.6F,53.4F,50.4F.16LBS. SLICED ITALIAN- 45.3F,45.5F,45.9F,46.6F,47.1F,48.7F,49.1F.22LBS. SLICED TURKEY & PASTRAMI- 48.2F,49.8F,46.8F,47.1F,47.5F.6LBS. SLICED HAM 50.2F,50.4F,51.6F,55.3F,56.8F.4LBS. CORNED BEEF & ROAST BEEF- 45.7F,46.2F,51.0F,52.2F,55.6F.4.5LBS. SLICED SALAMI -47.3F,47.5F,48.4F,49.3F,49.5F,51.8F,52.3F.4LBS. SLICED CAPACOLA- 46.9F,49.8F,51.3F,51.8F,52.2F,53.5F. 8LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.4F,50.5F,49.6F,54.7F,55.9F,56.3F,57.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F. APPX.185LBS.$585.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PIPE IN PREP AREA,LOWER LIQUOR SHELF BEHIND COUNTER,IN BETWEEN TANKS IN BASEMENT,ON AND UNDER LIQUOR SHELVES AND MOTOR.APPX.10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING OUT OF CRACK IN FLOOR IN BETWEEN LIQUOR AND PREP AREA,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ANTS AND WORM LIKE INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FANGAURD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SALADS, COLE SLAW, MACARONI SALAD, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
AUG 282017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND REALEASE CLEAR WATER WITH DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENR SEWAGE BACKUP PROBLEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON FOOD PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
AUG 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped/served (deli sandwiches, macaroni salad, etc). Must have a certified manager on site at all times when handling potentially hazardous foods.. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Found prepackaged deserts without proper label. Instructed must properly label all prepackaged items with business name and address, list of ingredients, and date.
Found cutting board along prep cooler with deep groves and heavily soiled. Instructed to resurface or replace. Must maintain. Found excessive ice build up inside freezer in basement. Must defrost, clean and sanitize.
Found several items stored directly on floors throughout basement and walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning.
Found dry storage items in basement area stored under waste water pipe. Must completely encase waste water pipe or remove items stored under pipe. Found drain uncovered in utility sink. Must provided drain cover to prevent pest entry.
SEP 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAM, TURKEY, SALADS, COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SODA GUN HOLDER AND INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN (MIDDLE) OF PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER).
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MUST ORGANIZE THE WALK IN COOLER, STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 212013FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, ADDITIONAL COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION,
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA,
MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIPES AT FRONT DOOR,
MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, ONLY AGREEMENT FORM ON SITE,
MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR DISH MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA,
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR SINK,
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