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HUMBOLDT HAUS DELI & LIQUOR
2954-2958 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60647
Health Inspection: violations
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-10-01; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-10-01), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-10-01: Complaint
Fail
- Not Critical: CHI-6 — PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF ICE AND WATER STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO SLICED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
- Not Critical: CHI-10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
- Not Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON PANELS OF EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUTMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ON WALL, CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
- Not Critical: CHI-41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SOLUTION WITH SOLUTION @ 50PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVD CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS ARE DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVD MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE MOP BUCKETS AND SOILED WATER INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.
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