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Mabes Deli

312 E 75th St

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 1, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP STAINS AN CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE 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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GRAB AND GO COOLER WITH BEVERAGES FOR CUSTOMERS AND FOOD FOR CATERING STORED IN THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE AND PROTECT FOOD FROM PUBLIC. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED FOOD TO SEPARATE COOLER DURING INSPECTION.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, PINK AND WHTIE SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE MAKER DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ON SURFACE MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP STAINS AN CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE 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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 9, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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 ICE BUILDUP INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST REFRIGERATOR 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 DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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

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

Canvass

Feb 22, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

8 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SALMON 59.0F; CUT TOMATOES 59.2F; CHICKEN SALAD 63.5 F; CARTON OF EGGS 63.6F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TCS FOODS HELD/STORED AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR LESS.

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 temperature
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ESPECIALLY THOSE HANDLING FOODS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SCOOP USED FOR TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED. SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER RESTING ON A CARTON OF EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN IN BETWEEN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 57.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED OR REPLACED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 temperature
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH KNOBS FOR THE HOT/COLD WATER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOBS/HANDLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR BY THE ENTRANCE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BIG PUDDLE OF BLOOD ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFM MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S).

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, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source

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