Halsted Street Deli
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2012
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Halsted Street Deli, the earliest from 2011. Halsted Street Deli was last inspected on Jun 20, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Halsted Street Deli dates to Jun 20, 2012.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
6 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: FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY-ON STORAGE RACKS, IN DINING AREA, REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 *MR. PERKINS PROVIDED A LETTER THAT WAS DATED 10-02-11 STATING THAT HE HAD PASSED THE COURSE BUT STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 28, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND SLICED DELI MEAT IN ALL COOLERS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL (DATE,NAME,AND INGREDIENTS) COOKIES IN DINING AREA THAT WERE MADE ON THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN, UNUSED COOLERS IN IDLE ICE CREAM STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ORGANIZE FIXTURE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DUST, DIRT, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED AND GRAFITTI CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY DESSERT DISPLAY CASE AND IN REAR ON THE LOWER WALL BY JOHHNY ROCKET'S WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, MUST REATTACHED SIDE WALL PANEL BY DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER KNOB TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Mar 7, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND SLICED DELI MEAT IN ALL COOLERS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL (DATE,NAME,AND INGREDIENTS) COOKIES IN DINING AREA THAT WERE MADE ON THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PANINI GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DUST, DIRT, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED AND GRAFITTI CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY DESSERT DISPLAY CASE AND IN REAR ON THE LOWER WALL BY JOHHNY ROCKET'S WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, MUST REATTACHED SIDE WALL PANEL BY DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER KNOB TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
8 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: FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, REAR PREP, FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING SMALL FLIES. CITATION #70246-12 ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND SLICED DELI MEAT IN ALL COOLERS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL (DATE,NAME,AND INGREDIENTS) COOKIES IN DINING AREA THAT WERE MADE ON THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PANINI GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DUST, DIRT, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED AND GRAFITTI CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY DESSERT DISPLAY CASE AND IN REAR ON THE LOWER WALL BY JOHHNY ROCKET'S WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, MUST REATTACHED SIDE WALL PANEL BY DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER KNOB TO THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FAN COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN, UNUSED COOLERS IN IDLE ICE CREAM STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ORGANIZE FIXTURE.
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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 Jun 20, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 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 six 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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