The Corner Store Deli

April 16, 2026 · No Entry

🫥not rated

official resultNo Entry
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings2

← Back to the current restaurant page

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-102.14:---OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D):---INSTRUCTED TO LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.13:---OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING AT ERTRANCE OF THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13:---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH THE FLAT-TOP COOKING GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17:--- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15:---OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11:---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN SO TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO, REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. • 6-501.114:---ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-301.14:---OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13:---OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2355654 DATED:12/19/2019 #51---5-203.13: **C** Service Sink PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE. #52---5-402.12: **C** Grease Trap INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #53---6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VILATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/9/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 2, 2026: 11 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in Austin

See every restaurant in Austin →

About this record

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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.