Halsted Street Deli & Bagel

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 7, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(squeeze bottles,shakers,etc)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's for quaternary solution at 3- compartment sink while dishes are being washed,rinsed and sanitized during inspection.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-outside shared garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash bags above rims and lids wide open.must place trash into garbage cans for lids to be closed and tight fitting.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employee must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Feb 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters throughout the kitchen and prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must hang wet mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dry food debris on the floors and in corners under prep tables in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

5. Jan 11, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout need to be detail cleaned. Observed vent above oven with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All certified food managers need to show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Oct 13, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Feb 4, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths in front prep area not stored in sanitizing bucket between uses. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket to prevent cross contamination.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout the front and rear prep areas, instructed to clean and 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 the rear prep and dry storage hallway, instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Feb 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 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/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #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: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies to handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #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: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     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 stored in containers in all the coolers and cold-holding units without proper labeling of the food item's name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a box of oyster cracker with stored on the floor behind the front service counter. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on the front counter service prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     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 grease buildup on the oven used to warm sandwiches. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 11, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods ( deli meats, cooked chicken...) instructed to obtain. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Large food trays not stored properly, instructed to store face down to prevent physical contamination.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Debris and non-food items stored on top of ice maker, instructed to remove and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Large oven in kitchen not vented, cooking odors ( bacon, chicken.. ) lingering in kitchen. Instructed to vent food odors.

10. Dec 7, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

11. Dec 5, 2017 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations