Sonny's Deli

280 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sonny's Deli. Sonny's Deli was last inspected on Oct 6, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Sonny's Deli since Oct 6, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sonny's Deli is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2011
Routine
3 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. ALL COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASE PLASTIC COVING DETACHED FROM WALL NEXT TO STORAGE ROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE COOKING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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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. EMPTY SOFT DRINKS CARDBOARD CASES ARE USED TO STORE COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON LOWER SHELVES UNDER PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR DAMAGED DRY WALL, PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonny's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonny's Deli on file is from Oct 6, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonny's Deli?

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

Has Sonny's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonny's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonny'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.