Pass

West Side Food and Deli

4150 W Roosevelt RD, Chicago, IL 60624

Grocery Store ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jul 9, 2025

West Side Food and Deli was last inspected on July 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 9, 2025 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.11 (a:3-8) (b) observed expired items (dry boxed lasagna, boxed macaroni)stored on shelves in facility. Instructed pic to remove expired items. Pic voluntarily dicarded approximately 40 lbs of dry product at $300 during inspection.

    Official wording (code 15)

    Food separated and protected

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard used on bottom of prep table. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed donut packages adulterated and not in good condition that protects the integrity of the contents, prevents exposure or is freee of potential contaminants. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Pperson in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured product at a cost of $25 and 2lbs.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 inch gap at bottom of rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all outer openings tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tongs improperly stored in tepid water with food debris. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize utensils and properly store working food containers between use.

      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 excessive debris on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 cardboard used on bottom of prep table. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 self closing device on bathroom door in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 3-compartment sink faucet neck with leak. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policies for all food and conditional employees available on site for review. Instructed to provide as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold tcs foods @ improper temperatures during time of inspection. They are as follows... 70 lbs variety deli meat unsliced, 24 lbs polish sausages, 20 lbs turkey and chicken bologna, 15 lbs cheese, 3 lbs sliced tomatoes, 20 oz naked smoothie juice, 4 dozen eggs, 48 oz sour cream, and 4 prepackaged sandwiches prepared on premise. All items were stored in a display cooler located in the prep area and ranging from 53f-66f. All said items were voluntarily discarded. Per person in charge total cost of noted items $500.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed display cooler located in prep area at improper temperature during time of inspection. Noted temperature of cooling unit at 62 while storing tcs foods. Instructed to discontinue use and repair unit to 41f and below as required. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. Unit tagged and held for inspection.

      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 15 small live black flies flying throughout the prep area on surfaces of cooking equipment and tables, on walls, in sink basin, and flying near registers. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate fly activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink faucet neck with leak. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed room loacted in rear prep/dishwashing area with excessive clutter, mattresses, blankets, pillows and clothing articles stored on floors in said space. Instructed to remove all items. Must maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in ceiling in front grocery area as well as in rear prep/dish/storage. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easiliy cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in hallway leading to rear prep as well as in ceiling outside of toilet room in rear prep/dish. Instructed to replace and increase lighting in said area.

      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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder on premise during time of inspection while preparing tcs foods (ground beef, italian beef, nacho cheese). Instructed to provide at least one cfm manager on sitwe with valid original certificate posted for public view. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. 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 food handler without food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide

      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 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.