Halsted Street Deli
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2016
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Halsted Street Deli appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Halsted Street Deli is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 2-LBS OF EGG SALAD-50.3F,RAW SHELL EGGS -48.9F,AND COOKED CHICKEN 51.6F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OE BELOW. FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER APPROX 24LBS AT COST $ 50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CDI.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,( CHILI,MAKING SANDWICHES,COOLING COOKED CHICKEN,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GREASE, GRIME AND RUST BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP BOX SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ABOVE STATED AREA IS VERY RUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT WALL AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA AT THE FRONT WINDOW SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK. AT THE 3-COMP SINK MUST REPAIR THE MIDDLE FAUCET HANDLE. THE HOT AND THE COLD FAUCET HANDLES ARE IN WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR LEAK THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE.MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND UNDER CHIP RACK IN SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES COMING/GOING FROM COVING UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE STRIP IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE SELF-SERVE SODA COUNTER AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT ON TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL COVING AT FLOOR UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT COLUMN IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA BETWEEN CHIP RACK. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT CEILING IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jul 31, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADD PANEL BETWEEN SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL COVING AT THE CHIPS DISPLAY RACK IN POOR REPAIR (FALLING FROM WALL AND CRACKING). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVISE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (CALIBRATED) LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 29, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halsted Street Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halsted Street Deli on file is from Mar 15, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Halsted Street Deli.
Has Halsted Street Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halsted Street Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Halsted Street Deli 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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