Delta Sky Club T5/M13

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Delta Sky Club T5/M13 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BAR AREA EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND TABLE TOPS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND TABLE TOPS AT REAR BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DSHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET DISPLAY CASE TO BE IMPROPER:-KALE SALAD 56.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND TOMATOES SANDWICH 60F, SLIDERS 50.1F, TURKEY 51F, COLESLAW 51.8F, HUMMUS 66.3F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $175.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATIONS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME.
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67
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)POTATO SALAD,CHICKEN,SOUPS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT BAR AREAS WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY MAKING BEVERAGES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BARS).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PASTRY 4 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED AT SELF SERVE BUFFET LINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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58
Nov 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON OPERATIONAL WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN REMOTE STORAGE AREA (#A833). AREA IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Sep 20, 2022
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD GUARDS OVER INDUCTION PLATES AND SOUP DISPENSING AREA FOR BUFFET. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PROTECTION OVER ICE BIN AT MAIN BAR SODA DISPENSING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL DISH MACHINES NEED TO BE INSTALLED BEHIND MAIN AND WINE BAR AND IN DISH ROOM. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEEDS TO REACH 180F LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEEDS TO REACH 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TEMPERED HANDWASHING SINK. MAKE SURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE A MINIMUM OF 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delta Sky Club T5/M13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delta Sky Club T5/M13 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delta Sky Club T5/M13?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Delta Sky Club T5/M13.

Has Delta Sky Club T5/M13's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delta Sky Club T5/M13 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delta Sky Club T5/M13 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Delta Sky Club T5/M13 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delta Sky Club T5/M13 is inspected around three times per year on average.