The Delta
Last inspected: May 31, 2024
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Score
The Delta has been inspected nine times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from May 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Delta is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 31, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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May 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE FLIES SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. BEEF STORED IN OPEN PAN WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OF PESTS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF BEEF ($55), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA WITH A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION REACHES A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. EMPLOYEE UTILIZING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH/ PREP AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE MAIN LOBBY, AND THE MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD FLY SMASHED WITHIN GASKETS OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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May 3, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LOW BOY COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND LOOSE GASKET ON BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 50-100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED TAMALES,AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIENCE ONSITE FOR COOKED VACUUM PACKAGED TAMALES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD.MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVAL FOR VACUUM SEALED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIENCE FOR VAC MASTAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE A VARIANCE IS APPROVED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED GREASSE UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FLAT TOP GRILL AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO POWERWASH AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE CHESTS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LIDS SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PESTS. GREASE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Oct 15, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1st FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-SEAL THE RAW WOOD USED FOR STORAGE NEXT TO THE BAR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Delta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Delta on file is from May 31, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Delta?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Delta.
Has The Delta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Delta have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Delta 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 The Delta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Delta is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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