Deliz Italian Steakhouse

1840-1842 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Deliz Italian Steakhouse. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Utensils, equipment & linens” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Deliz Italian Steakhouse trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Feb 25, 2026
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES WITH PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY INVERTING PLATES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN MOP SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deliz Italian Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deliz Italian Steakhouse on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deliz Italian Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deliz Italian Steakhouse.

Has Deliz Italian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deliz Italian Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deliz Italian Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.