Halsted Street Deli

175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Halsted Street Deli stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Halsted Street Deli's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep separated.
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Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND STEAK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 105-124F WHILE IN HOT CHOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD ITEMS DISCARD PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS FOOD APPROX 10 LS AT $50.
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Jun 26, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT TURNING ON IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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90
May 25, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED ONE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60F AND ONE REACH IN COOLER AT 50F BOTH SAID REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT TURNING ON IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halsted Street Deli?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two 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 one violation 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.

How often is Halsted Street Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halsted Street Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.