Delis of America

5440 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
American
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

Delis of America has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 8, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Delis of America's record stops at Feb 8, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2010
Consultation
1 minor violation.
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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. REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SALAD BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS,FOUND TUNA SALAD 2LBS,CHICKEN SALAD2LBS,MACARONI SALAD,2 LBS,MAYONNAISE,1LB,DRESSINGS 1LB FOODS NOT COVERED IN SALAD BAR,SNEEZEGUARD NOT LOW ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE FOOD;FOOD WAS DISCARDED,TAGGED SALAD BAR,MUST INSTALL SNEEZEGUARD LOW ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CUSTOMERS DURING DISPLAY,STORAGE,SERVICE;CITATION ISSUED;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312 746 4240 WHEN SNEEZEGUARD-(LOWER THAN EXISTING) HAS BEEN INSTALLED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER,MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delis of America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delis of America on file is from Feb 8, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delis of America?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” 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 two 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.