Pass

Halsted Street Deli

550 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026

Halsted Street Deli was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic cups used as scoops in food containers throughout front service area. Instructed to replace single-use cups with multi-use utensils with handles to allow for handles to be kept above food between uses and prevent risk of contaminating food items while scooping and maintain.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy scoring and deep cuts on cutting boards along line coolers at the front service area. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards to maintain surface such that cutting surfaces are able to be effectively cleaned and sanitized and maintain.

    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 small leak at 3-compartment sink drain plumbing. Instructed to repair or replace 3-compartment sink drain plumbing to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sewage water overflowing at the rear warewashing area 1-compartment food preparation sink floor drain while 1-compartment sink is in-use. Water ceases to overflow when sink is turned off; all other sinks, floor drains, and other plumbing fixtures in good repair (no waste water overflow) on-site. Tagged 1-compartment food preparation equipment with instruction to cease use until drain plumbing is repaired and replaced and re-inspected by cdph. Per phone conversation with supervisor #310, instructed to repair or replace 1-compartment food preparation sink floor drain plumbing to eliminate sewage water overflow and maintain all sewage conveyance systems and plumbing in good repair. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic cups used as scoops in food containers throughout front service area. Instructed to replace single-use cups with multi-use utensils with handles to allow for handles to be kept above food between uses and prevent risk of contaminating food items while scooping and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy scoring and deep cuts on cutting boards along line coolers at the front service area. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards to maintain surface such that cutting surfaces are able to be effectively cleaned and sanitized and maintain.

      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 small leak at 3-compartment sink drain plumbing. Instructed to repair or replace 3-compartment sink drain plumbing to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lid missing on the trash can in the unisex washroom. Must provide 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 the wall coving underneath the 3 comp sink loose. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear dish washing area and front prep area along the wall base and in corners to remove debris. Also clean and maintain floor drains through.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle to the far-left top prep cooler unit in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex public/employee toilet room. Instructed to provide 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 missing ceilings tile panels in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile panels.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide and maintain for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.