Miceli's Deli
Last inspected: May 20, 2016
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Score
Miceli's Deli has been inspected nine times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 20, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Miceli's Deli on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, INSIDE ALL OF REFRIGERATION) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOKING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE STOVES AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS. SEAL LOOSE SWEEP ON OVERHEAD DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SALADS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL STOPPERS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HANDLES, SHARPENING STEEL AND KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE DAILY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler interior door has a dirty buildup,; wash, rinse and sanitize the door from top to bottom. The dry storage shelving is dirty, clean the shelving in detail.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE BASEMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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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 FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
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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 NORTH AND EAST WALL BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN THE DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYER AND THE CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THEY ARE DUSTY. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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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 FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 8, 2010
Special Events (Festivals)
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND PIPES UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miceli's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miceli's Deli on file is from May 20, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miceli's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miceli's Deli.
Has Miceli's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miceli's Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miceli'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.
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