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HALSTED STREET DELI

550 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HALSTED STREET DELI has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 10, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on October 23, 2023. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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