What is Halsted Street Deli's health inspection score?

Halsted Street Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Halsted Street Deli have?

Halsted Street Deli has 10 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Halsted Street Deli safe to eat at?

Yes, Halsted Street Deli has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Halsted Street Deli serve?

Halsted Street Deli serves Deli cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Halsted Street Deli

Name: Halsted Street Deli
Address: 175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 98

175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Deli•The Loop

Ranked #28 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 98% of deli restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

2 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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60604

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep separated.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (A) FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND STEAK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 105-124F WHILE IN HOT CHOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD ITEMS DISCARD PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS FOOD APPROX 10 LS AT $50.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT TURNING ON IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED ONE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60F AND ONE REACH IN COOLER AT 50F BOTH SAID REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT TURNING ON IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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