Halsted Street Deli
Last inspected: May 4, 2023
78
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Halsted Street Deli, the earliest from 2014. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Halsted Street Deli's record stops at May 4, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Halsted Street Deli on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
May 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS DELI MEATS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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78
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN RECORD OF CONTROL MEASURES BY PEST CONTROL PROFFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, BROWNIES, AND SPRINKLED CUP CAKES LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE DAIRY CREAMER COOLER FOR SALE IN CLEAR PACKAGES WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: food strainers in poor repair, loose wires noted, instructed to use only utensils that are in good repair.
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Aug 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD, DUCT TAPE, AND DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 49.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.5 F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 52.4 F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.5 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (THE MEAT GRIP SURFACE AND BLADE) OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD, DUCT TAPE, AND DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS WHEN SWITCHING TASKS AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 15, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK NEAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND 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 BURNED OUT BULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY AT 44.6F, CORNED BEEF AT 45.3F, CUT LETTUCE AT 44.6F, HAM AT 44.6F, AND EGGS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $220. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT STORAGE ARE NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0F AND 47.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG BEFORE USING COOLER AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK NEAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL STATION AND OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (3)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, FROM REPORT # 2213863, DATE: 9/5/18, NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION # 10: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.5F. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. READ VIOLATION # 59.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SANDWHICH STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 5, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.5F. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SANDWHICH STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS MISSING HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTERED TABLE WITH PAPER AND FOOD BOXES NEXT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SMALL PACKAGED POTATO AND MAC SALAD IN THE GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE REWASHED AND USED, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS IN SALAD CONDIMENTS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 13, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS
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May 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.0 F, DICED CHICKEN AT 48.2 F, LIQUID EGGS AT 50.3 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.5 F) IN COLD HOLDING UNITS OF COLD SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 6LBS., APPROX. VALUE $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO TEMPERED HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK (73.5F) AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT (75.7) MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-038-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Aug 14, 2014
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 May 4, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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 six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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.
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