Did Montrose Deli Inc pass its last health inspection?

Montrose Deli Inc at 5407-5417 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Montrose Deli Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE ON THE PREP LINE WHILE CUTTING ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED

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

Montrose Deli Inc

5407-5417 W Montrose Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 17, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 17, 2026

#6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE ON THE PREP LINE WHILE CUTTING ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
#8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM COUGH INTO HIS HANDS AND AFTER WENT BACK STRAIGHT TO CUTTING ONIONS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HANDS WERE WASHED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
#28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SETUP SANITIZING UTILIZING CHOLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OVER 200 PPM, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR CHOLORINE SANITIZER TO USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SANITIZER MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER FANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 17, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2019	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2019	License	Not Ready	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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Montrose Deli Inc — questions

Did Montrose Deli Inc pass its last health inspection?: Montrose Deli Inc at 5407-5417 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Montrose Deli Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE ON THE PREP LINE WHILE CUTTING ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED
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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