A.P. Deli

August 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHAREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISHAREA AND TOILETROOM HANDSINKS. PIC PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS TO INSPECTOR BUT COULD NOT SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH DRYIN PROVISIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED IS COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOALTION.
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: OBSERVED 6 CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED BANANA CAKE SLICES IN DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALSO NOTED 4 WHOLE CAKES (2 GERMAN CHOCOLATE, 2 POUND CAKES) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER PROVIDED A PICTURE OF A RECEIPT WITHOUT THE SOURCES ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AND FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED VERY SLIPPERY FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN/ STAINED TILES AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED LOOSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 10, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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