A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi

5251 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Other
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.

A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. REPAINT THE WALL WITH CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPAIR WALL CORNERS OF OPEN DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR ROOMS. REGLUE THE WALL BASEBOARD WHERE IT IS LOOSE FROM THE WALL. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Mar 8, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND DOES NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. REPAINT THE WALL WITH CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPAIR WALL CORNERS OF OPEN DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR ROOMS. REGLUE THE WALL BASEBOARD WHERE IT IS LOOSE FROM THE WALL. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Sep 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF COOLER IS NOT WORKING,MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE SANITIZER WHEN THE SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1583884 DATE 11-04-2015(45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF COOLER IS NOT WORKING,MUST PROVIDE
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY HAD A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ISSUED THRU ANSI ON 7/1/15 CERTIFICATE #1862774. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SHELVES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE SECTION OF KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE WASHROOM VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MIDDLE AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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Oct 14, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOW SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM LEGS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT VENTILATION UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOT WATER TANK AND DRIP PAN,ALONG WALL BASES AT AND AROUND WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES AT HOOD,REAR CLOSET.ALSO OPENINGS AROUND GASLINE PIPES AT FRONT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND AT GAP IN CAULKING BETWEEN BUILDING AND SIDE WALK AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND SIDE WALK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/2/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK WELL IS LEAKING HEAVILY ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN SINK.NOT ABLE TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOW SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM LEGS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT VENTILATION UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 3, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FRYER TOP,SIDES INSIDE THE CABINET HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINET BELOW,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO WASH ,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.OBSERVED A HEAVILY LEAKING SINK WELL BASIN & GASKET NOT IN PLACE AT MIDDLE & FAR LEFT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK IT POURS ALL OVER THE FLOOR .MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN TO WASH,RINSE,& SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSIL.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME FROM KG CONSTRUCTION.VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERT FOR SALE (NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT COMPUTER STAND.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST & GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,DEEP FRYERS,HOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,WALL & WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILING,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SECURE ALL LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DOOR TO WOMENS WASHROOM, DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN EXHAUST HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF EXHAUST HOOD.
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Dec 17, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi on file is from Jan 23, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi.

Has A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A.P. Deli Inc. Xi — A.P. Deli Xi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.