Pass

Swanson's Deli & Beverly Ritz Catering

2414 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60655

Restaurant ZIP 60655 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 27, 2026

Swanson's Deli & Beverly Ritz Catering was last inspected on April 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry storage containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label with product name when not in original container

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in sales, prep, storage, dish washing and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the base floor of the lower reach in cooling units in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all lower reach in cooling units.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and grime at the drain in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and debris on the floors of the walk in cooling and freezer units under shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain both walk in units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking and non cooking equipment in the front food service area with a build up of grease and or dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the duckboards in the rear dish washing area, under the dish washing, three compartment sink and wall left of the dish machine coming loose from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Long hair ponytails must be tied up. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean santizing solution instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn and discolored instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout 1st and basement in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintin

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed worn sponges at dish machine area. Instructed to change sponges often.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with dark spots that are in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment with food build up in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up water and grime under the 3 compartment sink and dish machine. Instructed to clean floors and walls at wall bases. Clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area and storage areas in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards along walls in rear prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on slicer, rolling carts, inside storage bins, on floor, shelves and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, prep tables, cooking equipment, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards along walls in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in sales, prep, storage, dish washing and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the manager to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk storage containers without labels in rear prep area. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several utensils improperly stored in rear prep area. Instructed manager to store utensils vertically with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in rear walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from floor. All non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink draining slow. Instructed manager to have the drain serviced to prevent a total backup.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored in buckets in rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to place mops heads in position that allow them to air dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the ceiling in rear prep area and in the dishwashing area. Broken floor tiles in rear prep areas.instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy for employees health. Instructed pic to provide. Priority foundation.

      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: Observed no employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to have all necessary items, including disposanle mop. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine at final rinse. Instructed chlorine sanitizer must be 100ppm. Dish machine will be tag held for inspection by the health dept. Must use 3-compartment sink until tag is removed by the health dept-cos. Priority violation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold temperatures of (tcs) foods in cooler at improper cold temperatures. Approx 2-lbs of cole slaw at 46.0f, 5-lbs of potato salad at 45.0f. Instructed to maintain cold foods at 41.0f or below. All foods removed and discarded by (pic) at cost approx $15.00-cos. Priority violation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside walk in cooler. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in prep areas not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in front and rear prep areas. Hand washing signs shall be supplied at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tuna salad 51.3f, sliced tomatoes 51.6f, corned beef 51.8f displayed for service at improper temperature in prep cooler. Instructed manager to discard approximately 12lbs and $108 of product. All tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      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: Observed some deli meats and salads not properly labeled and dated in walk-in and reach-in coolers. Instructed to label and date all food items stored more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food labels missing on packaged cookies displayed for sale on front counter, cakes and salads in display cooler. Instructed to properly label with name of food, ingredient list, net quantity of contents, business name and address, and major food allergens.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints. All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under prep sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified manager must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean rear walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front ceiling tiles over the windows/seating area water damaged and mising, instructed to replace. Also observed 5ft. Of wall coving mising in front of walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Pre packaged items (pastries, dips, salads, etc). Improperly labeled. Instd to label properly (business name, address, list of ingredients, allergans, etc.). Dry storage bins not labeled. Instd to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Worn paint and raw wood noted on storage shelves through out storage areas. Instd to seal/paint same. All cutting boards at front prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom cabinets and wheels of fryers not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler (front) floor in poor repair, worn and uneven surfaces. Instd to repair floor so as to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Worn surface on walls surrounding rear 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter, unused equipment in rear storage area. Instd to remove all unused equipment and organize area.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.