What is Jason's Deli's health inspection score?

Jason's Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jason's Deli last inspected?

Jason's Deli was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jason's Deli have?

Jason's Deli has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jason's Deli safe to eat at?

Yes, Jason's Deli has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jason's Deli serve?

Jason's Deli serves Deli cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jason's Deli

Name: Jason's Deli
Address: 1258 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 89

1258 S CANAL ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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Deli•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 85% of deli restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INOPERABLE DISPLAY THERMOMEERS AT COLD HOLD PREP COOLER/DRAWERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAULKING

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND CABINET DOORS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREAS AND SODA DISPENSARY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569307 ON 1/06/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #38 FOUND A GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND - OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE PREP COOLER GASKETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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