Jason's Deli
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Jason's Deli has 31 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jason's Deli is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE DISPLAY THERMOMEERS AT COLD HOLD PREP COOLER/DRAWERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAULKING
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86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND CABINET DOORS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREAS AND SODA DISPENSARY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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95
Jan 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569307 ON 1/06/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #38 FOUND A GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND - OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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78
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE PREP COOLER GASKETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 128.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE USED FOR SALAD AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 49.8F AND SPINACH FOUND AT 45.6F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED (STEAK, EGGS). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (SPICES).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND KIDS MENU WITH BEVERAGES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. OBSERVED KIDS MENU WITH AN OPTION OF 1% CHOCOLATE MILK CONTAINING 150 CALORIES, 16 OZ FOUNTAIN DRINK CUP SIZE. 7-38-060. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 4, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SENSOR TO MIDDLE MEN'S HANDSINK NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ON SIDES OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD ON WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Mar 26, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TWO VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMALL OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
Feb 25, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DELIVERY DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT NOZZLES AND AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR STAFF & CUSTOMERS DURING OPERATING HOURS. ONLY THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS BEING USED FOR BOTH MALE & FEMALE STAFF & CUSTOMERS. OVER 10 EMPLOYEES WORKING SHIFT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR & FRONT PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, A ND FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOODS. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DISH, REAR PREP, AND HOT FOOD LINE AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. REPAIR BROKEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT 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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ALSO, IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. (2 ADDITIONAL SINKS WORKING PROPERLY).
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78
Apr 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS BADLY PITTED/STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN, VENTS ABOVE FRONT GRILL AREA, AND FRONT COOKING AREA GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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86
Nov 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON DOOR FRAME OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER SALAD BAR WITH CONDENSATION AND SPILLS. SHLEVING UNDER STEAM TABLE LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INSTD 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: INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED BEHIND PIPES. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN CABINETS AT SALAD BAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT PROTECTOR. PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA WITH SECTIONS OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACED PIPING UNDER DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS) IMPROPERLY STORED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISHMACHINE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA AND ELEVATED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS, USING PLATES, WHICH ARE CURRENTLY BEING STORED IN PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER SCOOPS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 29, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY FROZEN POT PIE SOUP -127.1F AND BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP -137.1F ON STEAM TABLE AFTER REHEATED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE COOKED AND THEN REFRIGERATED MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F OR HIGHER THROUGHOUT BEFORE BEING PLACED IN HOT FOOD STORAGE FACILITIEES AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. 20LB VALUED AT $18. 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS FOUND WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES AND ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(DEBRIS, STAINS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN EXHAUSTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE TABLE TOP TOASTER OVEN.
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Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF A REACH IN COOLER AT 49-50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 45.5-47.2 DEGREES F,1LB OF PEPPERONI AT 50.3 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 48-49.2 DEGREES F, AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. NOTED WATER AT VARIOUS SINKS ON SITE RANGING BETWEEN 69-82 DEGREES F. NOTED ONE HAND SINK ON SIGHT REACH 85 DEGREES AND THEN BACK DOWN TO 80 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED THE WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74-80 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EACH SINK ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER IS ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,DELI MEAT,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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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 WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE PRE-WASH SINK ATTACHED TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Dec 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SECOND URINAL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ALSO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE THIRD SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROPERLY REATTACH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND PROVIDE A VENT COVER.
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Apr 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM STORAGE COOLER OF SALAD BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT MEN'S RESTROOM HANDSINK NEXT TO PAPER TOWEL HOLDER.
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86
Apr 25, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN CABINETS UNDER TEA AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH PANINI MACHINES AT FRONTLINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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.MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL UNDER HAND SINK AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEXT TO FIRST TOILET STALL.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA.MUST ALSO ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT MEN'S RESTROOM AT LAST HANDSINK CLOSEST TO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER
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Apr 17, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION FRONT DOOR HAS MORE THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ALONG THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED H000076812 17 COURT DATE 5/31/2012 1100AM RM 122 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHGO., IL., PLEASE SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PRE-PAYMENT AND MAIL-IN OPTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN CABINETS UNDER TEA AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH PANINI MACHINES AT FRONTLINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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.MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL UNDER HAND SINK AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEXT TO FIRST TOILET STALL.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA.MUST ALSO ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT MEN'S RESTROOM AT LAST HANDSINK CLOSEST TO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE DRAWER COOLER SEALS AND FRAMES ARE DIRTY, THE PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED AND THE COOLER RACKS HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS. THE SILICNE SPATULAS ARE STAINED BROWN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BACKFLOW DEVICE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE DEVICE. THE DISH SPRAYER LEAKS REPAIR LEAK.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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. THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING A 57 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. Please fax a request for a re-inspection to (312) 746-4240 so that we can ensure that the equipment is repaired and the held for inspection tag can be removed.
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, AND CHEESE WERE HELD IN THE THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER AT 55-57 F. $50.94 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. THE SOUPS AND CHILI IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WERE HELD AT 123-128 F. PRODUCT HAD BEEN MICROWAVED WITHIN THE HOUR AND WAS REHEATED TO 165 F AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: 3 OF THE 5 EXPOSED HAND SINKS HAVE LITTLE OR NO HOT WATER FLOW DUE TO DAMAGED FAUCETS, THE REAR DISH ROOM FAUCET HAS A TUBE FROM A VACUUM SLIPPED ON THE SPIGOT.HAVE ALL PLUMBING REPAIRED TO CODE. BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS HAVE A WORKING HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE DRAWER COOLER SEALS AND FRAMES ARE DIRTY, THE PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED AND THE COOLER RACKS HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS. THE SILICNE SPATULAS ARE STAINED BROWN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.
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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. CLEAN THE DIRTY WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BACKFLOW DEVICE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE DEVICE. THE DISH SPRAYER LEAKS REPAIR LEAK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Sep 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2010
Tag Removal
4 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: Over 25 small flies were found in the utility area and dirty dish area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reseal all of the damaged pipe insulation in the dish room and utility area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean the small fly waste off of the walls and ceilings.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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. The reach in deli refrigerator is holding roasted tomato relish, tuna salad, chicken salad and potato salad at 55 to 57.3 f, sour cream dip, sliced turkey at 47.8 f to 50 f. Cooler tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
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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. The reach in deli refrigerator is holding roasted tomato relish, tuna salad, chicken salad and potato salad at 55 to 57.3 f, sour cream dip, sliced turkey at 47.8 f to 50 f. Six pounds of product valued at $50.00 was discarded at this time. The hot pastrami was found at 105 f, the pastrami was reheated above 165 f internal temperature at this time. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. The high temperature dish machine has a 147 f final rinse temperature. The dish machine was tagged held for inspection until re-inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection. The 3-compartment sink was set up with sanitizer at this time.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 25 small flies were found in the utility area and dirty dish area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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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. Reseal all of the damaged pipe insulation in the dish room and utility area.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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. Clean the small fly waste off of the walls and ceilings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jason's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jason's Deli on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jason's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Jason's Deli.
Has Jason's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jason's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jason's 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 Jason's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jason's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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