Halsted Street Deli

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage for hand washing sink in the dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wet wiping cloths stored on the counters and prep tables in the rear prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

2. Mar 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old dry food debris on the meat slicer in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an inadequate method of cooling cooked chicken in the rear three door reach-in cooler. Instructed that food be uncovered during cooling process.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front entry door open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep all doors closed leading to the outside to prevent pest entry. Door was closed during inspection.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles above serving line and hot food section. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Inaccurate probe food thermometer, instructed to obtain good working ones.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean utensils rack too close to hand wash sinks, instructed to move a way or install a barrier.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 23, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. 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 kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection for certified food manager. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required