Halsted Street Deli
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Halsted Street Deli 18 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Halsted Street Deli is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2613219 DATED 3/6/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TURKEY AND HOT DOGS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT COOLER IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA: SLICED TURKEY AT 55.7F AND HOT DOGS AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2592746 DATED 4/15/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS ON SANDWICH LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562363 DATED ON 08/16/22 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN PEPSI 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. BOTH HANDSINKS COMPLETELY CLOGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS SO THEY WERE ABLE TO DRAIN AND WERE FULLY OPERATIONAL. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES.
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP SERVICE COOLER, AT THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING COOLING INTAKE AND BLOWER ARE WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Oct 11, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING/PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD,HAM/CHEESE SANDWICH, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED MUFFINS AND DONUT FOR SALE WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR THE HANDLE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 7, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: : FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COLD SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: .---------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 2 PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (RIGHT END SIDE) AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: SLICED HAM AT 46.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 51,9F, EGG SALAD AT 61.4F, CHEESE AT 58.1F/57.9F/58.3F/60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COLD SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1528056 ISSUED ON 03-19-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - SINKS, UTENSILS AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FLOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.---------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 2 PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD PRODUCTS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING STYROFOAM CUP FOR SCOOPING HOT FOOD).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SINKS, UTENSILS AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FODD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS, TUNA, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR COCA COLA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAM, CHEESE, COLD SANDWICHES, SOUP, TUNA SALAD, EGG SALAD ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:30 PM BUT COULD NOT SHOW PROVE OF CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN AT THE REAR ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.0F NOTED CHICKEN SALAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F, SLICED HAM AT 50.1F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 48.6F, SALAMI AT 49.8F, BAKED CHICKEN AT 51.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 48.9F, SLICED CHEESE AT 49.8, CREAM CHEESE AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F, AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAM, CHEESE, COLD SANDWICHES, SOUP, TUNA SALAD, EGG SALAD ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SLICING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER WITH HEAVY SEAMS (3RD PREP COOLER-FAR RIGHT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSER CABINET (SERVICE AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDER PREP SINK OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jan 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2011
License
2 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: No pest control logbook provided or maintained on premises. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provided logbook with all required documents. Establishment entry door not rodent proofed. Instructed to seal gaps around and middle of doors to prevent rodent and insect entry.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exsposed hand sink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed hand sink.
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Dec 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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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 13, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Halsted Street Deli.
Has Halsted Street Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halsted Street Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.
How often is Halsted Street Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halsted Street Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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