RestaurantLicence 2647064

A.P. Deli INC. Xi

1759 E 75th St, Chicago 60649

Latest verdictPassSep 2, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections14since Feb 15, 2019

Fail rate21.4%3 of 14 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass43%
Conditional36%
Fail21%

14 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

20192020202120222023202420252026

PassSep 2, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19// observed rusted storage racks and floors in walk-in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11// noted very slippery floors and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and prep area. Also noted stained ceiling tiles in toilet room. Instructed to deep clean floors and replace all broken/ stained tiles and maintain
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-304.11// noted loose mechanical ventilation in toilet room with heavy dust accumulating. Instructed to repair and clean
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13// observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.
FailAug 25, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods with no valid and original city of Chicago food service manager holder on site. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of Chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) and written clean up procedure on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsinks in front prep and rear disharea not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times.priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at front prep area, rear disharea and toiletroom handsinks. Pic provided a roll of paper towels to inspector but could not supply all handsinks with dryin provisions at time of inspection. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at handsinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued is combined with above vioaltion.
6. 11
  Food obtained from approved source
  Observed 6 containers of packaged banana cake slices in display case for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source. Also noted 4 whole cakes (2 german chocolate, 2 pound cakes) stored in walk-in cooler without a business name and address of an approved facility. Manager provided a picture of a receipt without the sources address. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always purchase all food items from an approved source and approved facility. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusted storage racks and floors in walk-in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted very slippery floors and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and prep area. Also noted stained ceiling tiles in toilet room. Instructed to deep clean floors and replace all broken/ stained tiles and maintain
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted loose mechanical ventilation in toilet room with heavy dust accumulating. Instructed to repair and clean
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.
PassJul 10, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths on tabletops must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  All knives must be stored in a clean sanitized knife holder not in between wall and sink. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize utensil and store properly
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Wall in restroom in need of repair to seal hole. Instructed to correct and maintain
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
PassMar 7, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment and bottom area of fryers to remove grease. Observed rust on storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to remove rust. Observed the walls and floor of the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning; clean and maintain. Some areas of wall and floor also rusted.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area; instructed to repair leak.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a hole in the wall above the alarm panel; must seal hole in wall. Observed a hole in the wall under the prep table behind the entrance door to the kitchen; instructed to seal opening. Observed water stained ceiling tiles; instructed to replace tile where needed.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop heads and containers stored inside of the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area; instructed to remove and keep sink free of items. Corrected on site.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floors under around and behind all cooking and other kitchen equipment and maintain. Instructed to clean walls around and behind equipment where needed and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the vents in the hooded system in need of cleaning above grill; instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training; must verify training with physical copies of all certificates on premises.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training; all certificates must be on site.
PassMar 7, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the following in need of cleaning: the exterior surfaces of the fryer, burner, grill, vent system above cooking equipment and shelves inside of the walk-in cooler; clean and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tile in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors under and around equipment in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain. Also remove water from floor of walk-in cooler. Clean the fan covers in walk-in cooler to remove small amount of dust, clean vent fan on washroom ceiling to remove dust.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Items stored inside of the mop sink; instructed to remove and keep sink free and clear.
ConditionalMay 1, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain signed policies on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No complete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain all componets of kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found 28 deli hoagies sandwiches in front reach in cooler at improper temperature of 51.8 degrees. Instructed manager all premade ready to eat sandwiches must be at 41.0 or below at all times. All sandwiches have been denatured and discarded at this time. 28 @ $6.06 = $169.68 5 lbs critical violation 7-38-005 citation issued
4. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Found front reach in cooler for hoagie sandwiches and beverages at improper temperature of 58.5 degrees. All tcs foods have been removed at this time. Cooler being held for inspection. No tcs foods may be stored in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace unit. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Rusty shelving unit in walk in cooler in of replacing. Instructed to replace and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All food contact surfaces in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Instructed to clean all cooking equipment and prep tables to remove all build up.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Employees are scheduled for food handler class instructed to obtain certificates and maintain on site.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen certificate on site at this time. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate at all times.
PassOct 27, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the lever to stop up the sink isn't working on the 3 comp (last sink). Must repair and maintain.
FailOct 13, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the lever to stop up the sink isn't working on the 3 comp (last sink). Must repair and maintain.
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed the outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and trash allowing possblie food source for pest. Also lids are in poor repair (missing). Instructed to replace and maintain tight fitting. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b).
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the wall behind the meat slicer in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also not water stained ceiling tiles. Must replace and maintain.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See violation #60.
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation #58 allergen training not corrected from report #2556779 date 6-3-22 as required. Violation codes: 2-102.13 inspector comments: instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training or citations will follow. Priority foundation citation issued #7-42-090.
PassJun 3, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed standing water in the bottom of the display cooler in the front. Must clean and maintain dry. Must clean the prep tables and counter tops to remove spill and debris.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills and debris.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training or citations will follow.
ConditionalOct 4, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed city of Chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.
FailSep 27, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the hood, near the toliet room, and dish area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed city of Chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violation #53 (observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report #2369721 dated for 04/24/20 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
ConditionalApr 24, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed packaged hoagy sandwiches and sliced deli meat not labeled and dated in display and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly date all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on prep tables, window ledges and rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from utility sink and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on filter in ventilation hood. Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed city of Chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.
ConditionalMar 25, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Observed food handler answering phone and preparing sandwiches without washing hands between tasks. All food handlers must wash hands before changing gloves to initiate tasks that involves working with food. Priority 7-38-010
3. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Observed person in charge/food handler washing hands in 3-compartment sink. All food handlers shall wash hands in an approved hand washing sink and may not wash hands in sink used for food preparation or warewashing. Priority foundation 7-38-010
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Prioirty foundation 7-38-030(c)
6. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed packaged hoagy sandwiches and sliced deli meat not labeled and dated in display and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to properly date all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on prep tables, window ledges and rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
9. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manger to provide self-closing device on washroom door.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from utility sink and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on filter in ventilation hood. Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
13. +2 more
ConditionalFeb 15, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 observed no written procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sink inside of the toilet room nor at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the reach in freezers. Instructed to provide.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed city of Chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5521×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
589×
Allergen training as required
578×
All food employees have food handler training
107×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
516×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
36×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2647064 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.