Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Halsted Street Deli
175 W Jackson Blvd
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 3, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep separated.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (A) FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 28, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND STEAK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 105-124F WHILE IN HOT CHOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD ITEMS DISCARD PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS FOOD APPROX 10 LS AT $50.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source