What is Halsted Street Deli's health inspection score?

Halsted Street Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 May 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Halsted Street Deli have?

Halsted Street Deli has 17 total violations across 4 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 69/100, 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: 541 N FAIRBANKS CT, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 69

541 N FAIRBANKS CT , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/2/2024

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Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+25 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May

May 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS DELI MEATS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PREPARED, BROWNIES, AND SPRINKLED CUP CAKES LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE DAIRY CREAMER COOLER FOR SALE IN CLEAR PACKAGES WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN RECORD OF CONTROL MEASURES BY PEST CONTROL PROFFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
food strainers in poor repair, loose wires noted, instructed to use only utensils that are in good repair.

Base deductions−7 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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