Steve's Deli
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2012
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Steve's Deli appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 20, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Steve's Deli's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Steve's Deli squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED CONTAINER OF 4-5LBS OF CHICKEN POT PIE MIX STIING ON COUNTER TOP NOT BEING PROPERLY COOLED. INSTRUCTED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DETARUED PRODUCT. TEMP WAS 106.8F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING KEPT AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR CHANGE FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD FLITERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #659622 ON 12/7/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND WALL OF THE DISHWASH AREA AND IN A CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER OUTSIDE OF THE BOILER ROOM. QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE PEST CONTROL ONSITE TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THE BOILER ROOM WAS TREATED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ADDITIONAL FOOD SERVICE AREAS WILL BE TREATED SUBSEQUENTLY. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRITICAL VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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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. REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA SALADS AT 45F, CHICKEN SALADS AT 43-45F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 43F, CHEESE AT 43F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 14# OF FOOD WORTH $147. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHWASH MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #612293 ON 6/21/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE ON THE WALL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OVENS. 38/01 - REPAIR THE SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE COOK LINE, ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA (PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL.)
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL WITH DEAD INSECTS.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE DRAIN LINE TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT POTWASH SINK.
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
5 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. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK INSTEAD OF BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SOUP STATION, TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE ON THE WALL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OVENS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK.
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Apr 7, 2010
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. Obsreved cracked plastic ice cover inside ice machine (lower half of machine). Must replace damaged cover.
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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. Observed accumilated food debris on exterior of blast chiller and inside prep area rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Observed food build up on floor under and around cooking equipment. Must keep floor clean under and around eqipment/along walls and corners.
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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. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles at rear prep area around ceiling vent cover. Must clean all unclean ceiling tiles and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steve's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steve's Deli on file is from Jul 20, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steve's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Steve's Deli.
Has Steve's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steve's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steve'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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