West Town Deli
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2017
90
Score
West Town Deli has been inspected nine times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 8, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that West Town Deli's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 8, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Feb 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS. SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER: QUATS 200ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVEN UNDER COMMENT ON 6-2-15,REPORT #1453999 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND REPACKED CAKES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS.INFORMATION GIVEN.ALL PREPACKAGED/REPACKED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABES:INFORMATION OF THE BUSINESS AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELF AT NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA AND SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE SURFACE POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR BY THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 2, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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90
Feb 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 50.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELEW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED DELI TURKEY STORED IN TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 3LBS AND $50 OF DELI MEAT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED FAUCET BROKEN ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND BASIN FILLED WITH SANITIZING BUCKETS. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BLOCKING REAR EXPOSED SINK AND APRON STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT(CIGARETTE BUTTS, DEBRIS, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
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Jul 10, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink and install waterline for proper sanitizing of frozen dessert machine.
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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: Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
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Jun 26, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install exposed handsink accessible in rear food prep area. Must repair or replace sprayer attached to 3 comp sink.
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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: Licensed pest control not servicing premises. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company to service premises and provided logbook with all required documents.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provided cutting boards for wooden prep table surface. Exposed raw wood not sealed in bar area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install shield along sides of exposed handsink in prea areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must apply non-toxic sealant to surface of raw wood ceiling.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install backflow preventer on coffee maker in front prep area.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer must be provided and conspicuous inside all coolers and freezers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Basement storage area not maintained or organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles from premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was West Town Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at West Town Deli on file is from Feb 8, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at West Town Deli?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at West Town Deli.
Has West Town Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at West Town Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at West Town 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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