⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MORRY'S DELI

5500 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Woodlawn

License #: 22181

45
Total Inspections
29
Passed
9
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2025 Inspection

May 5, 2025• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVE...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2025 Inspection

March 17, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE 2ND WASHBOWL CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE GYM NEEDS TO BE RECAU...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2024 Inspection

December 17, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2024 Inspection

February 7, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE GYM AND BY THE STAIRS SC-1 NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2024 Inspection

January 17, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2024 Inspection

January 10, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CE...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2023 Inspection

April 24, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2023 Inspection

March 10, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS OCCUPIED BY THE FOOD HAND...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2023 Inspection

February 27, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRL'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO P...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2022 Inspection

March 31, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTER DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT/PESTS ENTRY POINTS.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2022 Inspection

January 24, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2021 Inspection

June 4, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2021 Inspection

March 19, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2020 Inspection

March 31, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2020 Inspection

January 21, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2020 Inspection

January 10, 2020• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUS...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2019 Inspection

September 24, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2019 Inspection

September 20, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 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 ISSUED ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2019 Inspection

September 13, 2019• Canvass• 7 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 ISSUED ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2019 Inspection

March 28, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE 2ND FLOOR SOUTH BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS AND THE 1ST FLOOR NORTH GIRLS TOILET RO...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 26, 2018 Inspection

December 26, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 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-NO CITA...(+16 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 18, 2018 Inspection

December 18, 2018• Canvass• 23 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)(+22 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2018 Inspection

May 11, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed soiled floors under cooking equipment next to 3 compartment sink. Must pu...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2017 Inspection

April 17, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND THE SLEEVE CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE N THE KITCHEN, CLEAN ALL OF THE SHELVES ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2017 Inspection

February 2, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE DOORS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG THE BACK PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAI...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2016 Inspection

March 31, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. MUST P...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2016 Inspection

March 24, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2016 Inspection

January 14, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND MILK COOLER AT SERVING LINE IN KITCHEN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2015 Inspection

September 4, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2015 Inspection

August 28, 2015• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF FRONT SALAD PREP COOLER AT 53.9F,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT45.7F AND REAR CHEST COOLER AT 44.8F WITH POT...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2015 Inspection

January 30, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND REAR SERVING COUNTER. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF THE MILK CO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2014 Inspection

September 16, 2014• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2014 Inspection

May 30, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE TEACHERS LUNCHROOM, CLEAN DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FILTERS UNDER THE H...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2014 Inspection

May 22, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2014 Inspection

April 2, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, AND HAVE FR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2013 Inspection

March 14, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM DRAWERS IN PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2013 Inspection

January 16, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM 3 COM...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2012 Inspection

June 5, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2012 Inspection

February 27, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 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. LABEL ALL...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2012 Inspection

February 16, 2012• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2011 Inspection

June 7, 2011• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2011 Inspection

February 25, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2011 Inspection

February 17, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE AND ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2010 Inspection

March 15, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2010 Inspection

February 17, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREA...(+2 more)

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