Did Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd. pass its last health inspection?

Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd. at 5513 W Belmont Ave was inspected on May 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS SOLD TO GO, SUCH AS SOUPS, NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK IN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd.

5513 W Belmont Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 7, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 7, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS SOLD TO GO, SUCH AS SOUPS, NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN PREP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM IN INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGER AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 7, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2011	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2010	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd. — questions

Did Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd. pass its last health inspection?: Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd. at 5513 W Belmont Ave was inspected on May 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Jola & Hetman Deli, Ltd.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS SOLD TO GO, SUCH AS SOUPS, NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK IN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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