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50th Deli Food and Tobacco

5000 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 15, 2026

50th Deli Food and Tobacco was last inspected on January 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

January 15, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink not clean, trash and non-related washing equipment placed in sink, instructed to keep sink free for proper utensils washing.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Oil and grease spills noted behind cook line. instructed to clean and maintain,

    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: No certified foo service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 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: No Food handler's certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)instructed to provide thermometers to be located inside 9 door cooling unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers to be located inside 9 door cooling unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximaltey 40 small rodent droppings in rear storage area scattered on blue shelving unit, on floor in corner under 3 compartment sink, behind unused 2 door cooling unit, in front near register on counter near packaged, alongside of atm machine, under shelving unit next to freezer and under food racks used for chip storage. Recommended to contact pest control for serice, remove droppings and eliminate pest activity on site pririty foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.