What is Schneider Deli's health inspection score?

Schneider Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Schneider Deli last inspected?

Schneider Deli was last inspected on April 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Schneider Deli have?

Schneider Deli has 50 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Schneider Deli safe to eat at?

Schneider Deli has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Schneider Deli serve?

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

Official Health Record

Schneider Deli

Name: Schneider Deli
Address: 600 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 73

600 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/27/2026

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American•River North

Ranked #342 of 551 in River NorthBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Apr 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

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 (73/100) 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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600 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

14 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

13 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med

6 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCPRisk Factor−10
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT .
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.18: OBSERVED PAINT CANS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LEFT LINE OF CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND AT OUTER BASE OF DOOR LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND OUTER BASE OF DOOR LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med8 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-48.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CUT HONEYDEW AND CANTALOUPE(48.2F), TUNA(48.4F) AND LIVER(47.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED, DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AND ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND REMINDER STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH NON SERVICE DOG IN FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED NON SERVICE DOG JUMP UP AND PUT FRONT PAWS ON SMALL TABLE IN DINING AREA USED TO STORE WATER IN PITCHERS AND CUPS, WHILE OWNER OF DOG STOOD AT FRONT COUNTER. CORRECTED ON SITE AFTER MANAGER ASKED IF DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL AND OWNER OF DOG SAID NO, MANAGER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT HE AND THE PET DOG NEEDED TO LEAVE FACILITY. PET DOG OWNER AND PET DOG LEFT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT .
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES STORED ON SHELF IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED NEAR HALLWAY LEADING TO STAIRS FOR CUSTOMER ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES IN SAID AREA COVERED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON CRATES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PAINT CANS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LEFT LINE OF CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND AT OUTER BASE OF DOOR LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND OUTER BASE OF DOOR LEADING INTO WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) BLOCKED BY CRATES AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND INACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT AREA LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EVERY COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET HOSE AT THE UTILITY SINK TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOSE AT THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA OF INSUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO HOLD THE AMOUNT OF REFUSE GENERATED AT THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW RECEPTACLE OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO HOLD REFUSE THAT ACCUMULATES IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UTILITY CLOSET AREA TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, REPLACE, OR REPAIR BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN WALL JUNCTURES COVED IN ALL AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS PREPARED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON COFEE MACHINE IN FRONT STATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS DOES NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: OBSERVED ALL SINK FIXTURES HAS AN OPEN GAP ADJACENT TO WALL. OBSERVED SMALL OPEN HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS SOILED WITH GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE, MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON COFEE MACHINE IN FRONT STATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER IN KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER RESTROOMS DOES NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL SINK FIXTURES HAS AN OPEN GAP ADJACENT TO WALL. OBSERVED SMALL OPEN HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS SOILED WITH GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE, MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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