Halsted Street Deli
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2022
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Halsted Street Deli 20 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 12, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Halsted Street Deli's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Halsted Street Deli's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP IN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN HAND WASHING SINK.
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May 25, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF TURKEY AT 57F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 52F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF A CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND BY THE STEAMER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (WATER TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 28, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED COOKIES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PRE PACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH A LONG BEARD BUT NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO, MULTI-USE UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIFE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE REGISTER AND BY THE CLOCK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (THAT WAS NOT AT TEMP.) ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE IN CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS PROPERLY WORKING AND MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM (50.7F), ROAST BEEF (49.5F), TURKEY (47.8F), CORNED BEEF (50.1F), MAYO (60.0F), CHEESE (50.5-59.7F), CUT TOMATOES (48.9F), LIQUID EGGS (50.9F), CREAM CHEESE (53.1F) AND MILK (55.1F). FOOD WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 47.5LBS. VALUED AT $112.02. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (THAT WAS NOT AT TEMP.) ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE IN CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE REGISTER AND BY THE CLOCK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH A LONG BEARD BUT NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO, MULTI-USE UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIFE.
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Sep 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found 3-door cooler in rear kitchen area at 51.4f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed to keep coolers at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. found 52 lbs. of deli meat at 51.5F, 30 lbs. of soup and meat ball at 51.1F items stored in said cooler. instructed to keep such food items stored at 40 or lower. food discarded valued at $300. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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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: Inadequate insects control, found 6 live cockroaches under front service counter. instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE AT 51.5F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 LBS OF CHICKEN AAT 50.5F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 52.4F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.5, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEPP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE, SEVERAL DEAD ONES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SHOOTING WATER IN ALL DIRECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WARE WITH THE HANDLES IN ONE DIRECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND NECK EXTENSION LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE HANGING INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. AREA WHERE CONVECTION OVEN, PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMOKE DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR PREP AREA FOUND 1 ROACH ON WALL ABOVE THE SLICER, IN FRONT PREP AREA FOUND 4-5 LIVE ROACHES AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE DINING ROOM. SEVERVAL DEAD ROACHES WERE FOUNF THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS. ALL WHEEL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. AREA WHERE CONVECTION OVEN, PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMOKE DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER UNDER THE PANINI GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.PREMISES HANDLES SANDWICHES TURKEY,TUNA, ROAST BEEF,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND BOTH SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AND CONIDMENT REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.7 F AND 57.7 F, FOUND DELI MEATS, CHEESE, MAYO IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.2 F AND 54. 0 F- TUNA, EGG SALAD, CHICKEN BREAST, ROAST BEEF, MAYO, TURKEY, CHICKEN, HAM, CHEESE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 18 LBS, VALUED AT OVER $300.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found equipment at rear preparation areas not wiped down.(shelving units, tables,and interior of reach in coolers.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Founde floors not swept at premises throughout.
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Feb 22, 2010
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 Jul 12, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Halsted Street Deli.
Has Halsted Street Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Halsted Street Deli have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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