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Halsted Street Deli

550 W Adams St

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINGLE-USE CUPS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO BE KEPT ABOVE FOOD BETWEEN USES AND PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY SCORING AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ALONG LINE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SUCH THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 8, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINGLE-USE CUPS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO BE KEPT ABOVE FOOD BETWEEN USES AND PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY SCORING AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ALONG LINE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SUCH THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER OVERFLOWING AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHILE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN-USE. WATER CEASES TO OVERFLOW WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF; ALL OTHER SINKS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR (NO WASTE WATER OVERFLOW) ON-SITE. TAGGED 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTION TO CEASE USE UNTIL DRAIN PLUMBING IS REPAIRED AND REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PER PHONE CONVERSATION WITH SUPERVISOR #310, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FLOOR DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE SEWAGE WATER OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN ALL SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 31, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 23, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE TO THE FAR-LEFT TOP PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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