The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. On Mar 3, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 3, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT EXTENTION FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASLETS OF WALK IN COOLER SEVERELY TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH ACCUMULATED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR FRREZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AND CHEESES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UPON MY RETURN ON 5/29/13 TO FINISH THE REPORT, THE COOLER WAS AT 41.7F AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 45.3F, POTATO SALAD AT 45.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.3F, EGGS AT 47.3F, CHEESES AT 44.6F, TURKEY AT 45.3F, HAM AT 43.5F, CHICKEN AT 45.8F AND TURKEY BACON AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.3F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 52.4F-48.7F : 100 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 10 LBS OF POTATO SALAD, 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $700.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WITH NO CATCH PAN UNDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CATCH CONDENSATION WASTE WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION WHERE BACON IS BEING COOKED ON PANINI MACHINE, HEAVY SMOKE AND COOKING ODERS GENERATED FROM PANINI MACHINE THAT IS FILLING THE HALLWAYS OF FOOD COURT. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TO PROPERLY ELIMINATE ALL COOKING ODORS.
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Jun 10, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINED(7-38-005A). FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 54.7F (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING FOOD (DATED 6/7/11-INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (7-38-005A): CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.9F; TUNA SALAD AT 59.0F; SLICED TURKEY AT 57.5F; SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 59.1F;BACON & POTATO SALAD AT 60.1F; SLICED HAM AT 57.0F-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OFF. (TOTAL POUNDAGE OF FOOD DISPOSED=48 POUNDS). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW & MAINTAIN. (TOTAL VALUE OF PRODUCTS DISPOSED OF = $60.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE LEFT FAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS/CONDENSER/ FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN FLLORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ANY AND DEBRIS. MUST 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli on file is from Mar 3, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Gallery Carnelli '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 The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli.

Has The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gallery Carnelli 's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Gallery Carnelli '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.