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SAN-MARINO DELI

605 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SAN-MARINO DELI has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on October 24, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 24, 2014. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2014. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE (3-19-13) ON PREMISES OF A MICHAEL ALOVANE. THIS PERSON WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARRIVED WITH A LETTER FROM "PALADIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS" STATING A SANITATION COURSE WAS TAKEN IN DECEMBER OF 2013 AND A CERTIFICATE WOULD BE ISSUED IF THE EXAM WAS PASSED. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE.BUSINESS WAS OPEN OPERATING AT THIS TIME WITH A CUSTOMER AND FOODS BEING PREPARED IE: BEANS ON THE STOVE TOP AT 179.4F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SEVERE LEAK UNDER SINK INTO A BUCKET. HOT AND COLD WATER NOZZLE ONLY REACHES TWO OF THREE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL WITH WATER. A SPRAY NOZZLE IS ABLE TO REACH THE THIRD COMPARTMENT WITH AN EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE OF WATER. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT SINK. PER SUPERVISOR, GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR SINK AND TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE FLOW OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT AND PROPER STOPPERS TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN PREP TABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHELVING UNDER COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE STEAM TABLE. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB BEANS AT 115F, 1 LB RICE (COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP) AT 115.3F, 3 LBS CHICKEN AT 130.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED INSIDE THE MACHINE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE AND FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE DISPENSED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY SANITIZING AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK WAS ALSO OBSTRUCTED BY STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS AND OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL AND PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE (3-19-13) ON PREMISES OF A MICHAEL ALOVANE. THIS PERSON WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARRIVED WITH A LETTER FROM "PALADIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS" STATING A SANITATION COURSE WAS TAKEN IN DECEMBER OF 2013 AND A CERTIFICATE WOULD BE ISSUED IF THE EXAM WAS PASSED. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE.BUSINESS WAS OPEN OPERATING AT THIS TIME WITH A CUSTOMER AND FOODS BEING PREPARED IE: BEANS ON THE STOVE TOP AT 179.4F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SEVERE LEAK UNDER SINK INTO A BUCKET. HOT AND COLD WATER NOZZLE ONLY REACHES TWO OF THREE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL WITH WATER. A SPRAY NOZZLE IS ABLE TO REACH THE THIRD COMPARTMENT WITH AN EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE OF WATER. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT SINK. PER SUPERVISOR, GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR SINK AND TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE FLOW OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT AND PROPER STOPPERS TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN PREP TABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHELVING UNDER COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #26-NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK BY THE GELATO/COFFEE STATION-NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • THIS HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION AT THIS VISIT. (SEE VIOLATION #14).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. AN OPENING ON THE WALL UNDER THE HANDSINK AT GELATO/COFFEE STATION MUST BE SEALED/COVERED.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 (MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK & PREPSINK AT PREP AREA; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED- FROM 3/13/09), STILL EXISTING AT THIS TIME.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED PERSON AT AL TIMES OPEN, P.H.F.(COOKED CHICKEN,PASTA SHELLS WITH CHEESE), IS HANDLED/SERVED.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK BY THR COFFEE/GELATO STATION, MUST PROVIDE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING ON WALL UNDER HANDSINK AT COFFEE STATION MUST BE SEALED/COVERED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING OPEN P.H.F. DURING THIS VISIT. MUST HAVE SUCH PERSON AT ALL TIMES OPEN P.H.F. IS HANDLED, PREPARED, SERVED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT COORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM MARCH 13,2009 (REPORT #157160):#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK & HANDSINK AT PREP AREA; MUST SAND/BLEACH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES TO MAKE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING ON THE WALL UNDER HANDSINK AT COFFEE STATION MUST BE SEALED/COVERED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBOTRAGE/ENTRY.

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