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Humboldt Haus Deli & Liquor

October 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF ICE AND WATER STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO SLICED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON PANELS OF EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUTMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ON WALL, CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SOLUTION WITH SOLUTION @ 50PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVD CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS ARE DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVD MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE MOP BUCKETS AND SOILED WATER INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 20, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 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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