Chitown Food & Deli
30 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Grocery Store ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 15, 2026
Chitown Food & Deli was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
May 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 : must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 : must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops to dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in unisex toilet room must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of deli display unit such as 3.6lbs.-tuna-53.6f.12lbs. Cooked diced chicken -51.4f-57.7f.9.5lbs.salsa turket breast-48.1f.2lbs-salmon-50.7f.8lbs. Corned beef-48.2f-54.6f.17lbs. Cajun turkey-47.5f-48.1f.4.8lbs.honey chicken breast-49.5f.6.2lbs. Salami-45.4f.30lbs. Roasted turkey-49.8f-60.1f.10.5lbs. Smoked turkey-50.0f-51.1f.5.7lbs. Pastrami-48.5f.6.7lbs. Honey turkey-49.3f.5lbs. Buffalo turkey-51.6f.5lbs. Cream cheese spread-50.9f. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx.121lbs.$850. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of deli display unit at 56.5f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer to verifying the temperature range of cold & hot foods .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles. Shakers,etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate food and paper supplies from floor in 1st fl & 2nd fl.storage areas to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves must repair or replace to be in good repair for usage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food and paper storage and provide adequate shelving units to be easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops to dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report displayed and visible for public view from previous inspection.a new summary report will be given to display.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in dishwashing area and all gender washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from drainpipe of rinse compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe underneath rinse compartment of three compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all gender washroom. Instructed to provided covered receptacle in all gender washroom for sanitary products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack for draining and drying of mops to ptrevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation installed in all gender washroom. Instructed to install mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity in all gender washroom in facility. Observed non working mechanical ventilation in hoods installed above cooking equipment. Instructed to install mechanical ventilation in hoods installed above cooking equipment of sufficient capacity in facility.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
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