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Halsted Street Deli & Bagel

133 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Halsted Street Deli & Bagel seven times, with records going back to 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Halsted Street Deli & Bagel on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO NEAR BY STORE AND PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
12
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISPENSER NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER (GRREN) WALL LEDGE HAS PEELING PAINT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
35
86
Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: premises prep cooler maintaining improper air temperature of 50.f.must maintain 40f or below .must not use cooler until repaired and inspected by health dept. cooler tagged held for inspection. must use another prep cooler that's 40f or below-CDI. critical violation issued -7-38-005a
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTAURES. APPROX 10LBS IT BEFF AT 50.8F,10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST-54.3F, 1-LB 1-LB EGG SALAD-54.3F, 3LBS TUNA SALAD-51.3F, 3LBS CHICKEN SALAD-54.4F, 3LBS CORN BEEF-54.6F, 2LBS PASTRAMI-53.9F, 1LB IT SAUSAGE-53.2F.APPROX 12LBS OF FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER.COST APPOX $175.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
33
86
Oct 10, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTERS, EQUIPMENT AND EDGES OF DUST BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
41
86
Sep 30, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH 1/4" GAP. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTERS, EQUIPMENT AND LEDGES OF DUST BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Sep 26, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halsted Street Deli & Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halsted Street Deli & Bagel on file is from Sep 8, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli & Bagel?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Halsted Street Deli & Bagel.

Has Halsted Street Deli & Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halsted Street Deli & Bagel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halsted Street Deli & Bagel 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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