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Nyc Bagel Deli

515 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

84cited violations
8serious tier
25inspections
40tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2104487
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20254122
2024130
2023150
2022140
2021170
20202122
2019140
20183112
2017100
2016250
2015270
2014362
2013120
2012160
2011100

Inspections

  1. Aug 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 30, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  3. Apr 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE : CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  4. Apr 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-57.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, WHITE FISH(48.7F), CHICKEN(48.4-49.1F), BEEF(51.1F), HAM(48.0-51.8F), TURKEY(47.5-51.5F), TUNA(51.1F), CHEESE(45.3-47.3F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT HONEYDEW MELON(46.4F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), SALMON(52.0F), POTATO SALAD(45.5F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(57.2F) AND LETTUCE LEAVES(50.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F AND OBSERVED SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH PIECE OF CARDBOARD. CORRECTED ON SITE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  5. Jul 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Mop sink located next to large dough mixer, instructed to install a barrier in between.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using disposable cups as a scoop for sugar and salt, instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      leak noted from AC condensation from ceiling near dish washing area, instructed to repair and maintain.

  6. Sep 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Nov 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL AT FRONT DELI COUNTER IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  8. Mar 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL AND HOSES IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND A BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT/LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BAGEL TOASTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  9. Apr 20, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Apr 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A REACH IN COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA: CORNED BEEF HELD AT 57.2F, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE HELD AT 57.6F, TURKEY HELD AT 58.1F, AND HAM HELD AT 57.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE COOLER UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CORNED BEEF, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, TURKEY, AND HAM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Jun 11, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      WOODEN BOARDS USED FOR STORING BAGEL BEFORE COOKING IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES AND SPLINTERS NOTED ON SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD AND SOUND UTENSILS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DARK BLACK SPOTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Dec 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CREAM CHEESE MIXTURES, SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE, CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE, PASTA SALADS, POTATOE SALADS, ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED CREAM CHEESE MIXTURES, CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE, ETC. STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11-OBSERVED FLOORING AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA BY DECK OVEN, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  13. Jun 22, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 20, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF TURKEY AT 46.7F,3-LBS HAM AT 45.6F, 5-LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 45.5F, 2-LBS OF CUP VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE AT 51.3F, 1-LB PLAIN CREAM CHEESE AT 50.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI AT COST APPROX $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED INADEQATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE FROM FAUCET 66.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HOT WATER AT A MINIMIUM OF AT LEAST 85.F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( PREPARING DELI, TUNA,SANDWICHES)FOR CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  15. Jun 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Dec 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS ON WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE BAGEL BASKETS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  17. Jan 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  18. Sep 11, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS LABEL ALSO.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH SALMON AND MAINTAIN.

  19. May 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD(WITH DUST BUILD-UP)IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE CABINET IN THE FRONT COFFEE AREA AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SAUCE AND SODA CASES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR (WITH EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  20. Nov 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED A SLIGHT BROWNISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN MEAT SLICERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE BATHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  21. May 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. May 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- WALK IN COOLER 48F,DELI DISPLAY COOLER 45.1F AND SALAD DISPLAY COOLER 47.1F BOTH AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS 3 SERVICE COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 39F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 55.4F,EGGS 54.1F,SLICED TOMATOES 50.0F,CHICKEN SALAD 55.2F,POTATO SALAD 55.6F,SOUP 53.5F, TURKEY 54.6F, CORN BEEF 54.2F, PASTROMI 52.1F, PASTA 55.7F, TUNA 55.8F, FISH 55.4F, ASSORTED BOARS HEAD BRAND HAM (47.9F,46.5F,46.2F),TUNA 48.7F, CHICKEN SALADS 46.9F, POTATO SALAD 53.8F,FISH 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 585LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $4,820.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKAGE FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT FROM THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER ON TO THE FOOD PRODUCTS.(PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY WRAPPED AND SEALED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  23. Sep 27, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CARDBOARD COVERING RUSTY SHLVES IN WALK-IN COLLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RUST FREE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING AND HIDDEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE IN EVERY COOLER WHERE PERISHABLES STORED.

  24. Dec 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      LARGE POTS IN KITCHEN THAT DO NOT FIT IN 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MEAT SLICERS NOT CLEAN BEHIND SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SOFT DRINK CASE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR IN A SANITARY ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      HOSES ATTACHED TO FAUCETS AT BAGLE STATION WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH FOOD GRADE HOSES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO OPERABLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  25. Jul 21, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.