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WEST SIDE FOOD AND DELI

4150 W Roosevelt RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WEST SIDE FOOD AND DELI has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 17, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2025. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • 3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED EXPIRED ITEMS (DRY BOXED LASAGNA, BOXED MACARONI)STORED ON SHELVES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE EXPIRED ITEMS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DICARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF DRY PRODUCT AT $300 DURING INSPECTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED DONUT PACKAGES ADULTERATED AND NOT IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE OR IS FREEE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PPERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT AT A COST OF $25 AND 2LBS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN TEPID WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS BETWEEN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  4. License

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM MANAGER ON SITWE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 70 LBS VARIETY DELI MEAT UNSLICED, 24 LBS POLISH SAUSAGES, 20 LBS TURKEY AND CHICKEN BOLOGNA, 15 LBS CHEESE, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES, 20 OZ NAKED SMOOTHIE JUICE, 4 DOZEN EGGS, 48 OZ SOUR CREAM, AND 4 PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES PREPARED ON PREMISE. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN A DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA AND RANGING FROM 53F-66F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PER PERSON IN CHARGE TOTAL COST OF NOTED ITEMS $500.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COOLING UNIT AT 62 WHILE STORING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 15 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES, ON WALLS, IN SINK BASIN, AND FLYING NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ROOM LOACTED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MATTRESSES, BLANKETS, PILLOWS AND CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CEILING IN FRONT GROCERY AREA AS WELL AS IN REAR PREP/DISH/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILIY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AS WELL AS IN CEILING OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP/DISH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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