Windy's Deli
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2017
100
Score
Across the available record, Windy's Deli has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 8, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Windy's Deli's record stops at Feb 8, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Windy's Deli's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF (138F) AND DELI SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, AND COUNTER AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE CORNED BEEF 52.1F,TURKEY 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 48.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION,DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS BROKEN, NOT OPERABLE AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BETWEEN WOODEN LEDGES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON COUNTER BETWEEN FRONT WINDOW AND PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER EAST WALL ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTEIOR OF THE REAR HAND SINK, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND RADIATORS, UNDER COUNTERS, UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 28, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,CHIP DISPLAY RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 53.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB.CORNED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. ROAST BEEF 46.5F,5LBS. PASTRAMI 51.2F,1LB.SAUREKRAUT 44.6F,1LB. SLICED SALAMI 44.9F,2LBS.TZATZIKI SAUCE 44.8F,1LB. SLICED BOLOGNA 45.0F,0.5LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.9F,4LBS. EGG SALAD 44.4F,2LBS. SLICED TURKEY 50.3F,8.5 LBS. CORNED BEEF 47.4F-52.8F,0.5 SLICED HAM 51.2F,2.5 LBS. POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F,5LBS. HOT DOGS 44.8F,1LB. SLICED GYROS 46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENNATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 37LBS. $257. (CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOPSIDE OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,PREP COOLER AND COUNTER TOP.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM REAR DOOR IS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SCREEN DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY,SLICED PASTRAMI,SLICED HAM,EGG SALAD,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,CHIP DISPLAY RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WET MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOP; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY NOT INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WINDOW SILLS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA OR PROVIDE SCATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Mar 28, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 21, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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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. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CHEESECAKE 55.9F, POTATO SALAD 54.8F, COLESLAW 54.6F DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT PREP AREA ALONG FRONT LEDGE, INSIDE FILE CABINET, ON WOODEN PLANK UNDER STEAM TABLE AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. LABEL PACKAGED SALADS AND PASTRIES IN DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER AREAS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, COUNTERS, LEDGES, SHELVES.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND FIXTURES, ETC IN REAR STORAGE. REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING IN REAR STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 10, 2010
Complaint
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. RAW WOOD AND SOME CHIPPED PAINT BEHIND COUNTER. MUST PAINT/REPAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER/BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, IN CORNERS REMOVING ALL DEBRIS & HEAVY BUILD-UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT REMOVING ALL DUST AND SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT PREVENTING ANY INSECT HORBAGE/ENTRANCE.
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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. ORGANIZE ALL CORNERS IN REAR REMOVING OR ELEVATING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windy's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Windy's Deli on file is from Feb 8, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Windy's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Windy's Deli.
Has Windy's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Windy's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Windy'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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