RestaurantLicence 2808131

Humboldt Haus Deli & Liquor

2954-2958 W North Ave, Chicago 60647

Latest verdictFailOct 1, 2026 · 12 days ago

Inspections7since Sep 19, 2023

Fail rate28.6%2 of 7 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above 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%
Conditional29%
Fail29%

7 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

FailOct 1, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  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.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  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.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  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.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  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.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observd cutting boards in 1st floor prep area with deep cuts are dark stains. Instructed to replace and maintain as required.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observd mops stored improperly inside mop buckets and soiled water inside utility closet. Instructed to hang dry to prohibit pest harborage.
ConditionalApr 20, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 55 lbs of variety deli meat stored inside basement prep area 2 door cooler at improper temperatures during time of inspection. Noted temperature of packaged meat raning between 49-55.0f. Noted approximately 2 lbs cooked eggplant and 2 lbs zuchinni stored in additional cooling unit in basement prep temperature @58f. Instructed to hold all cold tcs food @41f and below and maintain as required.pic voluntarily discarded all said food items. Total cost approx $100. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler operating in sandwich prep without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed interior surfaces of cooling units throughout basement prep area with dried food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain free of buildup.
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside receptacles not maintained during time of inspection. Noted large black trashbags overflowing in all 3 receptacles located in receptacle area. Noted lids wide open and unable to close. Instructed to provide tight fitted lids on said receptacles in order to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). Citation issued
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in coffee prep area equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove trash, dried debris etc and maintain.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed certified food manager on site without allergen training certification. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
PassOct 17, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b): **c** temperature measuring devices (no thermometer in equipment) observed no abient air thermometers in reach coolers throughout instructed to provide.
2. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  4-904.11: **c** kitchenware and tableware- preventing contamination observed in basement storage equipment not inverted. Instructed to invert after sanitizing and air drying.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-903.12: **c** prohibitions observed sewage lines over food and single-use items in the basement not properly shielded to prevent contamination. Noted basement storage also has open exposed brick walls and exposed breaking wood ceiling that are crumbling onto single use items must provide barrier management instructed to properly shield the sewage lines to intercept potential drips or remove the items stored beneath the sewage lines.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.12: **c** cutting surfaces observed cutting boards in the prep and basement prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed milk crates and pallets being used as shelving throughout the prep and basement storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  -202.16: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces cardboard and untreated wood used as liner on storage racks in basement storage racks instructed to remove.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.13: **c** microwave ovens observed the interior and exterior of the microwave and quick ovens not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times
8. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  5-501.17: **c** toilet room receptacles, covered observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.16: **c** wall and ceiling coverings and coatings observed exposed brick walls in the basement storage and prep areas of the facility. Instructed to cover as walls should be sealed,smooth and easily cleanable.
FailOct 10, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine located in basement with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no abient air thermometers in reach coolers throughout instructed to provide.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed grab & go food items on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged, and package and repackaged & consumption dates. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed in basement storage equipment not inverted. Instructed to invert after sanitizing and air drying.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed sewage lines over food and single-use items in the basement not properly shielded to prevent contamination. Noted basement storage also has open exposed brick walls and exposed breaking wood ceiling that are crumbling onto single use items must provide barrier management instructed to properly shield the sewage lines to intercept potential drips or remove the items stored beneath the sewage lines.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates and pallets being used as shelving throughout the prep and basement storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Cardboard and untreated wood used as liner on storage racks in basement storage racks instructed to remove.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave and quick ovens not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting boards in the prep and basement prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
10. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed exposed brick walls in the basement storage and prep areas of the facility. Instructed to cover as walls should be sealed,smooth and easily cleanable.
PassNov 29, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found no handwashing signage at handsinks at preparation areas.must provide.
ConditionalNov 26, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Person in charge with no city of Chicago sanitation certificates.must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Found no city of Chicago sanitation manager certificates while handling tcs foods.(handles roast beef, turkey,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found no handwashing signage at handsinks at preparation areas.must provide.
4. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found tcs foods inside reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures. 2 pounds tuna at 53.2f, 5 pounds sliced tomatoes at 56.3f, 30 pounds sliced cheese at 55.8f, 15 pounds roast beef at 52.2f, 5 pounds turkey at 51.8f, and 5 pounds salami at 52.3f. Priority violation.citation issued.7-38-005.disposed of 62 pounds of tcs foods. Value of tcs food 700 dollars.
5. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Found reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures.cooler at 52.3f.priority violation.citation issued.7-38-005.tagged reach in cooler.
PassSep 19, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes of potato chips stored beneath sewage lines in the basement. Management instructed to remove the food beneath the sewage lines or shield the lines to prevent potential drips. Also observed unknown pipes above the coffee prep area. Management instructed to shield the lines above the coffee prep area if the lines are sewage lines.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the debris inside of the door of the low temperature dish machine and the interior of the ice machine.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Seal the wall opening in the frp board above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

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

479×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
162×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
222×
Proper cold holding temperatures
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
362×
Thermometers provided & accurate
442×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

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 2808131 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.