M & H Food & Deli

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: The front door with a 1/4" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The reach in freeezers with ice build up and food/dirt debris on the lower surfaces. Instructed to remove the ice build up, clean and maintain freezers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2611762 dated 02/05/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -37. Observed packaged sandwiches not properly labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged sandwiches displayed for customer service, with ingredients, business name, address, etc. -45. Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor. -47. Observed raw wood knife rack above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly seal all raw wood surfaces and provide material that is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth and eaily cleanbale. -47. Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink and maintain. -53. Observed no covered receptacle in unisex…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Feb 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   11 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed packaged sandwiches not properly labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged sandwiches displayed for customer service, with ingredients, business name, address, etc.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink 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 raw wood knife rack above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly seal all raw wood surfaces and provide material that is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth and eaily cleanbale.

     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 no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide 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 no covered receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle 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: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors 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 missing and stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles 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 unused articles and equipment in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads on floor near utility sink. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to dry and prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Feb 26, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed soap and paper towels provided at both 3-compartment sink and rear utility sink. Instructed to remove soap and paper towels from these sinks and maintain, and only wash hands at designated handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1 inch gap below front entrance door. Instructed to remove gap to prohibit entry of pests and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several packaged food and beverage containers stored directly on floor in rear storage area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to store all food and beverage containers at least 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

     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 several handmade wooden shelves used as non-food contact storage in the walk-in cooler and rear storage areas. Instructed to remove and replace with equipment made of a smooth, non-porous, and easily-cleanable material.

     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 can opener in poor repair in rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace can opener.

     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 soil and debris on food storage shelves in food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces at adequate frequency to avoid debris and soil build-up.

     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 washroom plumbing fixtures soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize all plumbing fixtures in washroom at adequate frequency to avoid soil build-up 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: Observed grease spill in rear storage area and soil on floors and walls throughout food prep area and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all soiled surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent build-up of soil.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate on-site for certified food service sanitation manager on-site. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all certified food service sanitation managers and maintain certificate on-site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 14, 2024 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed soap and paper towels provided at both 3-compartment sink and rear utility sink. Instructed to remove soap and paper towels from these sinks and maintain, and only wash hands at designated handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation not corrected from 2-7-24 rept# 2589299 #38 observed incomplete pest control log book. Log book provided on-site missing most recent pest control visit and pest control license information. Instructed to provide missing items to pest control log book and maintain on-site at all times. #54 observed outdoor waste receptacle overflowing with waste and unable to close lid securely. Instructed to increase frequency of waste collection services to prevent overflow of facility waste in outdoor receptacles. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1 inch gap below front entrance door. Instructed to remove gap to prohibit entry of pests and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several packaged food and beverage containers stored directly on floor in rear storage area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to store all food and beverage containers at least 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several packaged food and beverage containers stored directly on floor in rear storage area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to store all food and beverage containers at least 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

     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 several handmade wooden shelves used as non-food contact storage in the walk-in cooler and rear storage areas. Instructed to remove and replace with equipment made of a smooth, non-porous, and easily-cleanable material.

     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 can opener in poor repair in rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace can opener.

     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 soil and debris on food storage shelves in food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces at adequate frequency to avoid debris and soil build-up.

     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 washroom plumbing fixtures soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize all plumbing fixtures in washroom at adequate frequency to avoid soil build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #59

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spill in rear storage area and soil on floors and walls throughout food prep area and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all soiled surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent build-up of soil.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate on-site for certified food service sanitation manager on-site. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all certified food service sanitation managers and maintain certificate on-site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 7, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap available at the food prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide soap for all handwashing sinks at all times and maintain. Person-in-charge provided soap to handwashing sink. Manager provided soap at this time 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 soap and paper towels provided at both 3-compartment sink and rear utility sink. Instructed to remove soap and paper towels from these sinks and maintain, and only wash hands at designated handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Inspector’s note: Observed container of raw chicken in walk-in cooler with pungent, foul smell and evidence of spoilage. Instructed to discard. Person-in-charge discarded chicken. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 13)

     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several items out of temperature in the front deli display cooler; raw chicken wings at 49.5f, deli cheee at 47.5f, coleslaw at 51.4f, ham at 46.6f. Instructed to discard and maintain tcs foods at 41.0f or below for cold holding. Person-in-charge discarded all out of temperature food items. 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: Observed several prepared tcs food items in front deli display cooler without adequate date labels, cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens. Instructed to provide date labeling or discard. Person-in-charge discarded unlabeled prepared food items. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Front deli display cooler at inadequate temperatures to store tcs food at 41.0f or below. Instructed to cease use of cooler to store tcs food. Cooler tagged for inspection on-site. Cooler reset itself. Cooler now at adequate temperature 36.4 degrees priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water at inadequate pressure for sufficient warewashing at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate pressure to water fixture and maintain. Owner arrived on site with plumber to correct problem. Water is now free flowing at 3 compartment sink. Observed washroom sink faucet hot water dial in poor repair and unable to allow hot water flow. Instructed to repair or replace hot water faucet to allow for hot water flow. Person-in-charge repaired dial on-site with hot water flow adequate. Plumber corrected on site. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1 inch gap below front entrance door. Instructed to remove gap to prohibit entry of pests and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete pest control log book. Log book provided on-site missing most recent pest control visit and pest control license information. Instructed to provide missing items to pest control log book and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed open bag of sugar stored in cupboard at front area coffee station. Instructed to relocate sugar to food-safe container with lid for long-term storage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several packaged food and beverage containers stored directly on floor in rear storage area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to store all food and beverage containers at least 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

     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 several handmade wooden shelves used as non-food contact storage in the walk-in cooler and rear storage areas. Instructed to remove and replace with equipment made of a smooth, non-porous, and easily-cleanable material.

     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 can opener in poor repair in rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace can opener.

     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 soil and debris on food storage shelves in food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces at adequate frequency to avoid debris and soil build-up.

     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 washroom plumbing fixtures soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize all plumbing fixtures in washroom at adequate frequency to avoid soil build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor waste receptacle overflowing with waste and unable to close lid securely. Instructed to increase frequency of waste collection services to prevent overflow of facility waste in outdoor receptacles. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spill in rear storage area and soil on floors and walls throughout food prep area and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all soiled surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent build-up of soil.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate on-site for certified food service sanitation manager on-site. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all certified food service sanitation managers and maintain certificate on-site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 6, 2023 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general3 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 on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. 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 vomitting and diarrhea procedure or clean- up kit on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed four dispensers above the handwashing sink and the three-compartment sink at the front food prep area not distiniguishing which dispenser is handwashing soap and hand sanitizer. Instructed to labeled said dispensers.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no compatible sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test the concentration of sanitizer the facility is using (chlorine) in the three-compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit that is compatible with the sanitizer that's being used to properly sanitize dishes on site at all times tin order to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front storage cabinet at the front entrance with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said cabinet.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the bottom of the pipe of the handwashing sink at the rear the storage area. Instructed to repair said leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the facility has cold holding units and equipment (three-compartment sink) that the facility does not want to use. Instructed to remove all unnecessary equipment off site to prevent potential pest harborage points.

     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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original certificate on site during the inspection. Instructed a city of chicago certified food service manager and the original certificate must be posted and on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employees. Instructed that all employees must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act and maintain records on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification and maintain records on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required