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HALSTED STREET DELI & BAGEL

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60661

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
May 7, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER) OBSTRUCTED BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER) HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS ON FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH PRESSES AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT MATERIALS WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM WALL WITH PLUMBING DISCONNECTED OR OTHERWISE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE CREAM SCOOP DIPPER WELL OR REMOVE PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTIONS IF NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR HANDWASHING SINK/UPRIGHT FREEZER) WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, RIGHT-HAND FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPTY BOXES, AND UNUSED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE FROM EXCESSIVE LITTER OR ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.