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CHARCOAL DELIGHT INC

(Also Known As: CHARCOAL DELIGHTS)

3139 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 14192

25
Total Inspections
10
Passed
6
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2025 Inspection

June 20, 2025• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. TCS FOODS SUCH AS ROAST BEEF, READY T...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2024 Inspection

July 12, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACC...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2024 Inspection

July 5, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2023 Inspection

March 29, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG PREP AND COOKING AREAS INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2022 Inspection

June 17, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPICES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGIN...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2022 Inspection

June 10, 2022• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2021 Inspection

June 3, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2020 Inspection

September 22, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 167F) WAS BEING P...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2020 Inspection

April 3, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (CHICKEN KEBABS,MARINATED CHICKEN, GYRO SAUCE) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PRO...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2019 Inspection

September 11, 2019• Canvass• 17 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+16 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2018 Inspection

June 21, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE MICROWAVE, DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLES, BOTTOM INTERIO...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2018 Inspection

June 11, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED MALE COOK PREPARING/COOKING EGG AND BACON. THEN HE STARTED TOUCHING THE COOKED ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 6, 2017 Inspection

September 6, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-C...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2017 Inspection

May 12, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 38 Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area to help facilitate proper handwashing. Instruct...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2017 Inspection

May 5, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDW...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2016 Inspection

June 29, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on the front cooling unit doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2016 Inspection

June 22, 2016• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed an employee touch a washcloth left in a bleach solution then proceed to handle ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2015 Inspection

February 5, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINK...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2014 Inspection

October 15, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTA...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2014 Inspection

October 10, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 49.0 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2014 Inspection

January 28, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original conta...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2013 Inspection

April 22, 2013• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETUR...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2012 Inspection

May 7, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COM...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2011 Inspection

March 17, 2011• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST L...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 28, 2010 Inspection

December 28, 2010• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTI...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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