American Deli & Grocery Inc.

March 5, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    code 2Priority
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN. • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. • REAR STORAGE ARE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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Source: Chicago Data Portal.

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