NEW DELTA RESTAURANT.
3205 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
15 of 20 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 292026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RICE, ETC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE (REAR SPLASH PANEL, UNDERSIDE OF LEDGE) ON MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (TO REAR ALLEYWAY) WITH SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS IN SCREEN MESH AND SCREEN PANEL FRAME ACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN MESH ON REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAPS AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS FREE FROM HOLES OR GAPS.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE (REAR SPLASH PANEL, UNDERSIDE OF LEDGE) ON MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (P-TRAP WITH MINOR LEAK AND SLOW-DRAINING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
JUL 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 172022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 152021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ON COOK LINE COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COFFEE MAKER AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET FILLED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366523 DATED 3/30/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED." " MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-204.11-ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11-FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-302.12- NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. – -
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
WALL VENT COVER IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD -UP . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE ROUND COUNTER AND COAT,CLOTHES BEHIND THE BOOTH IN THE DINING AREA AND STORE THEM IN DESIGNATED AREA.
WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WATER KEEPS RUNNING EVEN THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IS ALREADY SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1764076 DATED 5/4/16. #34- Found broken floor tile in front dining room. Instructed to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE GREASE ON THE HOOD AND FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
WATER KEEPS RUNNING EVEN THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IS ALREADY SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING WITH OUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
MAY 42016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found broken floor tile in front dining room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Found fan (that does not work) in the kitchen area with dust build up. Must either remove non-working fan or remove dust build up.
JAN 262015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
JUN 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN FRONT AND IN REAR AREA OF PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FRONT REACH IN COOLER, FRONT, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MANAGER REPORTS USE AS A STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR.
MISSING AND BROKEN TILE , BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO COFFEE MAKER, FRONT COUNTER.
APR 162013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SIX LIGHT BULBS ARE MISSING IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
AUG 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep area need cleaning(corners).
APR 252011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EXIT DOOR,MUST BE REPLACED; UNCLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STANDING WATER NEAR BOILER IN BASEMENT MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD /ENDCAPS AT THE DISH AREA
OCT 292010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
WOOD BLOCK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
EXTERIOR COOKONG EQUIPMENT AND COOLER NOT CLEANED BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
MUST INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN 3 COMP. SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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