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Riverside Deli

1656 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Riverside Deli stretching back to 2011. On Feb 5, 2015, 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. Public records show no inspections at Riverside Deli since Feb 5, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES WITH MANAGER.
45
74
Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WEST PREP AREA. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON EAST DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, AND EAST WALK-IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN EAST PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
78
Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in both three compartment sinks, right side of three compartment sink water coming up and in the second sink water coming up middle and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean both drainlines and grease traps to prevent inadequate disposal of wasste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
24
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Second rear prep area has equipment thats not under ventilation. Instructed to remove equipment or extend exhaust hood to cover all pieces of ecooking quipment. Exhaust in employees toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees in food prep area.
42
78
Jun 9, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
33
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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
37
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverside Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverside Deli on file is from Feb 5, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverside Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riverside Deli.

Has Riverside Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riverside Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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