Grocery StoreLicence 429

Tony's Italian Deli

6708 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago 60631

Latest verdictConditionalApr 21, 2026 · 5 months ago

Inspections17since Dec 2, 2011

Fail rate11.8%2 of 17 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

Pass71%
Conditional18%
Fail12%

17 inspections from 2011 to 2026 · hover a mark

2013201520172019202120232025

ConditionalApr 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  Must provide designated area for employees personal drinks. All open drinks are prohibited in prep areas. Instructed to maintain
2. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed food handler touch ready-to-eat food cheese, cut tomatoes and deli meat while sliding with bare hands. Food employees’ may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Found ready to eat tcs foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
PassMar 18, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer inside walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to provide.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed sink stoppers for 1 of 2 three compartment sinks are broken. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
PassMar 1, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repail and maintain at all times.
PassSep 22, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.
PassMar 4, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 19, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers (reach-in cooler, deli cooler, walk-in cooler etc).
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed to properly label food containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, chili powder etc)
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Single service items (pans/cover) in storage racks (in food prep area) must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent contamination.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to properly store boxes 6" off the floor inside walk-in cooler.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Instructed to fix slow draining 3 compartment sink in rear main prep area.
PassFeb 28, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 6, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed incomplete clean up kit on site.instructed management to have a complete clean up kit by next inspection priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.previously notified on 4/24/2019 see report #2285666
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Violation #57 no food handlers training certification and violation #58 no allergen certification. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued first informed on 4/24/2019,see report #2285666
ConditionalApr 24, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods on site (sliced tomatoes, beef, chicken and assorted deli meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation no citation issued) 7-38-005
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must stored all food in large walk in cooler 6" above floor
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean dirty door gaskets on reach under cooler
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must replace broken and stained ceiling tiles located over small 3 compartment sink in back prep area
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
PassMay 30, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed a small leak at the large three compartment sink faucet neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the handsink next to the large three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
PassJun 8, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear prep area (by walk-in cooler).
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean and repaint wall with rust accumulation inside walk in cooler (inside) rear prep area.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and hand drying device or paper towel.---------must provide working drain stoppers at (2) 3 compartment sink.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Instructed to clean and maintain 2nd floor storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize.
PassMar 24, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Can opener attached to prep table, storage racks inside walk-in cooler and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor under equipment and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
4. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.
PassSep 11, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Foods not labeled or dated inside walk in coolers. Instructed manager to label/date foods, first in first out.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Prep area walk in cooler door gaskets in poor repair, worn out. Instructed manager to repair door gaskets.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Prep area deli meat cooler condenser with dust build up. Instructed manager to clean coolers condensers and maintain.
FailSep 9, 2014ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 11
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  Prep area exposed handwash bowl clogged, food handlers unable to wash hands at said sink. Instructed manager to have all food handlers to temporarily wash hands at washroom handwash bowl. Prep area exposed handwash bowl must be repaired by date of reinspection (09/11/14).premises is put on 48 hour notice work around. Critical violation 7-38-030.
2. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Foods not labeled or dated inside walk in coolers. Instructed manager to label/date foods, first in first out.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Prep area walk in cooler door gaskets in poor repair, worn out. Instructed manager to repair door gaskets.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Prep area deli meat cooler condenser with dust build up. Instructed manager to clean coolers condensers and maintain.
PassFeb 20, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Outside walk in cooler shelves rusted/food debris build up. Instructed manager to replace/clean rusted shelves.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed food debris inside can opener. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
3. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  No therometer inside deli display cooler. Instructed manager to provide therometer for cooler.
ConditionalFeb 15, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
  Premises does not have test strips to properly test sanitizing solution while washing dishes (pots and pans) at the 3 compartment sink instructed to have test strips at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-030
2. 28
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  No inspection report summary from health department displayed and visible to customers as required by law. Citation issued for serious violation #7-42-010
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Noted rusted shelves inside reach in freezer by the exit door. Instructed to replace or repaint with non toxic paint and maintain....also clean shelves inside the outside walk in cooler.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all baskets used for food display at the display cooler.
5. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Instructed to properly store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
PassDec 2, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Deli meat loaves inside cooler display case not properly labled. Instructed to label all meats within 5 days of use when seal has been broken.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor along wallbase second floor storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile through-out.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Neck of faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.
5. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

336×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
304×
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
324×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
373×
Food properly labeled; original container
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
232×
Proper date marking and disposition

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