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Halsted Street Deli

April 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED, BROWNIES, AND SPRINKLED CUP CAKES LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE DAIRY CREAMER COOLER FOR SALE IN CLEAR PACKAGES WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN RECORD OF CONTROL MEASURES BY PEST CONTROL PROFFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings 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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