Chicago Inspection: HUMBOLDT HAUS DELI & LIQUOR — Fail

Chicago CDPH · October 1, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. 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. 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 founda 3. 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 mai 4. 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 5. 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. (+2 more) Address: 2954-2958 W NORTH AVE

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