Delis of America

8550 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2010

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Delis of America dates to Nov 4, 2010.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND PORK HAM 47.3F,1 LB,TURKEY HAM 48.6F,1LB AND CORNED BEEF 44.5F,ALL IN THE SALAD BAR ;MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,OTHER FOODS IN THE SALAD BAR ARE AT PROPER TEMPERATURES TUNA,CHICKEN,SOUR CREAM,40.3F,40.5F,39.5F

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 UNDER 3C SINK,AROUND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING TILES ABOVE PANINI MACHINE UNCLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. MUST REPLACE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

May 13, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE SALAD BAR DISPLAY COOLER. TURKEY AT 50.1F, HAM AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 49.2F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 47.6F. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL AMOUNT $ 25.00 , 6 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38.005A

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PANINI GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DUST BUILT UP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delis of America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delis of America on file is from Nov 4, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delis of America?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delis of America.

Has Delis of America's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delis of America have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delis of America 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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