Deli Boutique
Last inspected: May 15, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Deli Boutique has six inspections in the public record. On May 15, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Deli Boutique dates to May 15, 2014.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND COOKED PASTA. ALSO, THE CHEESE AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE DISPLAY AREA IS NOT TURNED ON AND OPERATIONAL. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THIS COOLER AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.4F, SAUSAGE AT 50.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 64.4F, CHEESE AT 47.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.2F, EGGS AT 50.8F, SALMON AT 47.3F, HUMMUS AT 46.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOOR FOR THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO THE CASE REGISTER.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS ON DISPLAY AND SOLD AS PACKAGED FOODS MUST HAVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS PRINTED ON LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTIING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING DUE TO DISCOLORED AND CUTS. MUST CORRECT 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: WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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: HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER. WALL CORNER AT SAME AREA AND WALL CORNER TO REAR HALLWAY IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ALL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : MUST CALIBRATE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM METAL STEM THERMOMETER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WITH EXTREMELY DIRTY APRON. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS/ UNIFORMS DAILY OR AS NEEDED.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS ON DISPLAY AND SOLD AS PACKAGED FOODS MUST HAVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS PRINTED ON LABEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER. WALL CORNER AT SAME AREA AND WALL CORNER TO REAR HALLWAY IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ALL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WITH EXTREMELY DIRTY APRON. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS/ UNIFORMS DAILY OR AS NEEDED.
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Jul 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT REAR HAND WASH SINK AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORTED ON PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 51.4F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 45.5F-47.3F, SALMON AT 46.0F, PASTA SALADS AT 44.2-44.7F, GOULASH AT 43.5F, ROASTED POTATOES AT 45.6F, COOKED CORN AT 45.5F, SHRIMP AT 46.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44.4F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.9F, SAUSAGES AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED BREAD ROLLS AND BAGUETTES STORED BEHIND THE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED BY THE SNEEZEGUARD. THE SNEEZEGUARD IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CUSTOMERS SNEEZING OR COUGHING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE BREAD FROM THIS AREA AND STORED IT WHERE IT WAS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. REPAINT THE WALLS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPED.
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Jul 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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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. WALL CAULKING AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH MOLD AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM REAR ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR REAR SMALL WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deli Boutique last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deli Boutique on file is from May 15, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deli Boutique?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Deli Boutique.
Has Deli Boutique's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli Boutique have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Deli Boutique means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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