Mabes Deli
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2018, Mabes Deli has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mabes Deli squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN CORNER OF CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SALMON 59.0F; CUT TOMATOES 59.2F; CHICKEN SALAD 63.5 F; CARTON OF EGGS 63.6F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TCS FOODS HELD/STORED AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR LESS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 57.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED OR REPLACED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFM MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ESPECIALLY THOSE HANDLING FOODS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SCOOP USED FOR TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED. SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER RESTING ON A CARTON OF EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN IN BETWEEN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH KNOBS FOR THE HOT/COLD WATER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOBS/HANDLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR BY THE ENTRANCE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BIG PUDDLE OF BLOOD ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND VENTS.
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SUCH AS EGGS 50.4F, TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES (50.7F), TURKEY BACON 53.9F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE (48.6F), CORN BEEF (49.2F), TUNA SALAD (48.9F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30LBS AT $50.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 56.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA MISSING THE KNOBS TO PROPERLY TURN HOT AND COLD WATER ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH FAUCET KNOBS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SUGAR ON REAR SHELVING UNIT WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN PRODUCTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD APRONS BEING STORED IN BASEMENT ON OPEN SHELVING WITH TRACES OF DUST FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE APRONS IN PROTECTED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON PANINI PRESS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. APPROX 15 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN DRY STOREAGE AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS ALONG THE WALL WHERE THE PLYWOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND OBTAIN SERVICE REPORT BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2463653 WITH CORRECTION SATE OF 03/30/2021 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VIOLATION NOW UPDATED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION WITH NEW CORRECT BY DATE OF 07/26/2021.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ALONG THE DOOR CLOSING AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK A FAUCET OF THE ULILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT DRIPPING LIQUID INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL PIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. LOG BOOK PRESENTED REFLECTED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 6/6/2019. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2352454 ON 11/29/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PRECOOKED CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THAWING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT DRIPPING LIQUID INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL PIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 7, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mabes Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mabes Deli on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mabes Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mabes Deli.
Has Mabes Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mabes Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mabes 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 Mabes Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mabes Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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