What is Halsted Street Deli's health inspection score?

Halsted Street Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Halsted Street Deli last inspected?

Halsted Street Deli was last inspected on March 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Halsted Street Deli have?

Halsted Street Deli has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Halsted Street Deli safe to eat at?

Halsted Street Deli has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Halsted Street Deli

Name: Halsted Street Deli
Address: 8550 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 66

8550 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

8550 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2613219 DATED 3/6/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TURKEY AND HOT DOGS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT COOLER IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA: SLICED TURKEY AT 55.7F AND HOT DOGS AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2592746 DATED 4/15/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS ON SANDWICH LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER IN PEPSI 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562363 DATED ON 08/16/22 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. BOTH HANDSINKS COMPLETELY CLOGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS SO THEY WERE ABLE TO DRAIN AND WERE FULLY OPERATIONAL. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 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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