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Halsted Street Deli & Bagel

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 7, 2026

Halsted Street Deli & Bagel was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 7, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear kitchen area handwashing sink (near 2-door upright freezer) obstructed by unused equipment at time of inspection. Instructed to relocate unused equipment and maintain all handwashing sinks unobstructed and accessible for use at all times. Person-in-charge removed obstructions from handwashing sink on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap not provided at the rear kitchen area (near 2-door upright freezer) handwashing sink. Instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided hand soap to handwashing sink on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of encrusted grease deposits on food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of sandwich presses at the front service line area. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact materials with adequate cleaning equipment to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream scoop dipper well at the right-hand front service area in poor repair, detached from wall with plumbing disconnected or otherwise in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace ice cream scoop dipper well or remove plumbing equipment and connections if not in use and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the following areas: rear kitchen area (near handwashing sink/upright freezer) with excessive unused equipment, right-hand front service area with excessive unused equipment, empty boxes, and unused utensils. Instructed to remove unused equipment from the premises and maintain all areas of the facility free from excessive litter or items unnecessary to food operations.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to view cooler thermometer, placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to keep in warmest part where it can be view easily.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rough brick wall with food stains behind front prep line, instructed manager to install a smooth easy to clean surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize deli meat slicer to remove food debris.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler in the prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners behind equipment to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedures on site for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide clean up kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings on raw chicken & beef stored in the 2-door cooler in the rear. Instructed to provide consume by date and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedures on site for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide clean up kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection cannot result. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 17 lbs of deli meat in the front prep cooler at 54f, valued at $25. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured meat. Instructed to hold rte/tcs cold foods at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings on raw chicken & beef stored in the 2-door cooler in the rear. Instructed to provide consume by date and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water coming up from floor drain in rear prep area, when water is running at the hand sink in the said area. Instructed to contact plumber to have drain rodded or repaired. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine or quaternary test strips on site to test the chemical strength of the sanitizing solution in the 3-comp sink. Instructed to provide test strips and keep onsite at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky stopper underneath middle compartment of 3-comp sink. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep areas under heavy equipment and in dish area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair non-working dipper well on ice cream cooler, instructed to connect to water line in order to work properly. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out lights in prep area, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods, storage at improper temperature, on front counter prep area: 84.9f, 2lbs, tomatoes basil soup, at value $10.00 71.6f, 2.5lbs stuffed pepper, at a value of $10.00 70.6f, 4lbs, brown rice soup, at a value of $15.00 74.3f, 1lb of chili, at a value of $10.00 121.0f, 4lbs of black bean soup, at a value of $6.50 manager stated total weight of 13.50 lbs at approximately value of $51.50 manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board located on back wall, front prep station. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing hot faucet handle at 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Also observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink at rinse twist valve. Observed bucket underneath said area collecting pooled water. In addition observed all twist valve at 3 compartment sink, not able to hold water with out the aid of plastic wrap seal. Instructed manager to repair all above. Maintain it all times. Observed ice cream scoop drip well, not connected at front ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food handler, in food preparation area with no hair restraint. Instructed manager that food handlers must ware hair restraints whenever foods are prepared and or served. Maintain at all times.

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler across from hot holding unit in front prep: 1lb of ham @ 46.8F ($8); 1/2lb of turkey @ 45.7F ($5); 1lb of American cheese @ 46.2F ($5); and 7lbs of roast beef @ 50.2F ($18). Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less if cold, and 140F or higher if hot, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sinks not accessible in the following areas: front hand sink near coffee area had a pan inside sink; and rear prep hand sink had a pan inside sink. Found rear hand sink without paper towels. Instructed all hand sink must be accessible at all times. Instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Operator removed items from sinks, and stocked rear sink with paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No City of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped (chicken, soup, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found heavily stained cutting board in front prep area, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found all reach in coolers in the front prep area heavily soiled in the lower interior. Must remove all items, deep clean and sanitize all coolers. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 holes in the wall in the dish room. Must repair and maintain same.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods being stored in the steam table at improper temperatures: soup, 67 degrees, 5lbs/$20; chili, 92 degrees, 8 lbs/$20; marinara sauce, 115 degrees, 5 lbs/$20. Operator volunatarily discarded and denatured these products. Instructed to maintain hot foods at 140 or above at all times. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Upon inspection, observed that the inspection report summary was not posted, displayed or visible to all customers. Instructed to post the most current inspection report summary at all times in a manner that is visible to all customers. Serious citation issued: 7-42-10(b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of soda and food packaging stored on the floor in the dish washing room. Instructed to store all food and food equipment at least 6 inches off the wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaks at the three compartment sink faucet and the coffee bar exposed hand sink faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting boards and prep counters. Instructed to store in the wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust from exterior of grease trap at 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a dipper at packed ice cream station.

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