Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus 16 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL. AND BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM.
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Jun 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550115 DATED 2/23/2022: #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Jul 8, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A PREP COOLER ON MAIN HOT LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENO DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMES TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (STEAK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGED INTO CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Oct 24, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS MEATS AND CHEESES VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 635# OF FOOD WORTH $6402. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND COMINGLED FRESH SHELLFISH(100 EACH MISTY POINT OYSTER AND 120EACH KUSSHI OYSTERS)IN ONE WHITE CONTAINER ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MISTY POINT OYSTER HARVEST DATE:9-23-26,HARVEST LOCATION:ASSATEAGUE CHANNEL VA.(COO:USA), KUSSHI OYSTERS HARVEST DATE:9-24-16,HARVEST LOCATION:14-8-DEEPBAY,BC(CLF#1407063).SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH PRODUCTS. BAGS CONTAINING SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY(NOT COMINGLED). PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.220EACH,VALUE 244 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-15,REPORT#1454111 #32-SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. TODAY 9-27-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Aug 13, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
5 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: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment not maintaining logbook with required documents and last service invoice dated 07-20-2011. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company and provide logbook with all required ducuments. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Ligh bulb not shielded or covered inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside display cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLES,BEHIND DELI COUNTER ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus.
Has Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Janina's Deli — Bouefghaus is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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