Steingold's of Chicago
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Steingold's of Chicago stretching back to 2022. Steingold's of Chicago was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Steingold's of Chicago's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGELS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER AND CONDIMTENTS HELD AT THE END OF COOKS LINE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REATTCH MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES.
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90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/09/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A LEAK IN DRAIN BELOW, CAUSING A DRIP ONTO FLOOR. OBSERVED HAND SINK HOT WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO ENTRANCE OF THE SOUTH SIDE PREP AREA FROM THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE IN SOUTH PREPARATION AREA IN SOUTHWEST CORNER TO NOT HAVE AN ACCESIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE ROUTINELY SERVICES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR TO NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (IN ICED DRINKS) STORED IN BINS WITH NO ADEQUATE DRAINAGE BELOW, WITH THE ICE SITTING IN MELTED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION MUST NOT BE STORED IN UNDRAINED ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR/SERVICE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BUILD UP AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE BAR/SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP IN CREVICES.
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Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING:- --WENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO CONTINUE PREPPING FOOD --WIPED HANDS WITH GLOVES ON THE WASH CLOTH AND USED THE WASHCLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE, ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS --WIPED GLOVES ON THE APRON AND PANTS; WIPED THEIR HAT AND CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT WHILE WEARING GLOVES. THEY MUST BE CHANGED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND WHEN CHANGING TASK.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH A TRASH CAN, BOSS PAN, AND FOOD TRAY RACK IN FRONT OF SINK. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITH KNIVES INSIDE THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE KNIVES, TRASH CAN, BOSS PAN, AND RACK FROM THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING A WASHCLOTH TO WIPE THE INSIDE OF A WET FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT LETTING IT AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO ALLOW FOOD CONTAINERS TO AIR DRY ON A DRYING RACK AFTER EACH WASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Apr 12, 2022
License
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AND 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SANDWICH COOLER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE PITTED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND MAKE IT VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steingold's of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steingold's of Chicago on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steingold's of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steingold's of Chicago.
Has Steingold's of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steingold's of Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steingold's of Chicago 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 Steingold's of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steingold's of Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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