The Deli Company

8701 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Jul 5, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2018, The Deli Company has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 5, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Deli Company is from Jul 5, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 5, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEATS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Jun 26, 2019

Routine

6 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Proper date marking and disposition

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM, AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER. OBSERVE OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

May 3, 2018

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE OF THE UTILITY SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Deli Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Deli Company on file is from Jul 5, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Deli Company?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Deli Company.

Has The Deli Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Deli Company 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 The Deli Company 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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