Fail

American Deli & Grocery Inc.

600 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Mar 5, 2026

American Deli & Grocery Inc. was last inspected on March 5, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 5, 2026 · Complaint

Fail

Result: Fail

1 critical6 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: The person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Toilet room door is not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Mops stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Rear storage are with clutter. Instructed to organize area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Filters on ventilation hood above the cooking equipment with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open, operating and serving tcs foods to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale without labels containing the business name, business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide.

      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: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 25 rodent droppings in the boxes where the chips are stored in the customer service area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a heavy leak under the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage and lids not tight fitting. Instructed to never allow the outside garbage to overflow and keep outside dumpster lids tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris on the floors in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the food prep area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open, operating and serving tcs foods to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 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 available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage and closet areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage requiring mask. Instructed manager to post mask requirement signage upon entry and inside premises.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.