Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli

2227 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR WALL BASE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Apr 5, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER(WOOD, SIGNS, OLD EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE BASEMENT GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS SIX INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli.

Has Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morry Deli Two — Morry's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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