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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

50th Deli Food And Tobacco

5000 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 15, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

No certified foo service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink not clean, trash and non-related washing equipment placed in sink, instructed to keep sink free for proper utensils washing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Oil and grease spills noted behind cook line. instructed to clean and maintain,

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

No Food handler's certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BE LOCATED INSIDE 9 DOOR COOLING UNIT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 2, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BE LOCATED INSIDE 9 DOOR COOLING UNIT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMALTEY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ON BLUE SHELVING UNIT, ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT, IN FRONT NEAR REGISTER ON COUNTER NEAR PACKAGED, ALONGSIDE OF ATM MACHINE, UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER AND UNDER FOOD RACKS USED FOR CHIP STORAGE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

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