Halsted Street Deli

June 12, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY-ON STORAGE RACKS, IN DINING AREA, REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 *MR. PERKINS PROVIDED A LETTER THAT WAS DATED 10-02-11 STATING THAT HE HAD PASSED THE COURSE BUT STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
    code 21
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
    code 35
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 28, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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