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Halsted Street Deli

July 21, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (THE MEAT GRIP SURFACE AND BLADE) OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 49.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.5 F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 52.4 F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND THE PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.5 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND THE 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND OLD FOOD, DUCT TAPE, AND DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 26, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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