Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen

1164 E 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen was last inspected on Mar 17, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen's record stops at Mar 17, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, WALL AND CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN CUSTOMER CONDIMENT AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EEQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, WALL AND CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES ALONG REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PICK UP TELEPHONE THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES,TOOK SAME GLOVE OFF,TOOK A FOOD ORDER AND TOUCHED SCREEN ON REGISTER,THEN HANDLED MONEY PUT BACK ON SAME GLOVE.THEN TOOK OUT FOOD CONTAINER AND HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT WITH SAME GLOVES ON WITHOUT HAND WASHING AND CHANGING GLOVES ALSO 2 OTHER FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING SWINGING DOOR AND REACH IN COOLER DOORS,HANDLING FOOD CONTAINERS,AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS EITHER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND TASK.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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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 EXTERIOR OF STOVE,FRYER.BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,SPILL UNDER SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN BOTH TOILETROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR AREA.HANG MOPS UP IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: TWO NEW EMPLOYEES NEEDS TO MET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 6, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POT OR PROVIDE LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE ABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION. SHELVING TOO LOW IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST RAISE SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen on file is from Mar 17, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen.

Has Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bergstein's Ny Delicatessen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.