Did Uptown Deli pass its last health inspection?

Uptown Deli at 4759 N Sheridan Rd was inspected on Apr 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Uptown Deli?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHT OUT ENTIRE STORE.

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

Uptown Deli

4759 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 20, 2026

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHT OUT ENTIRE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK, AND SODA CRATES, AND EMPTY BOXES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET, BROKEN DOORS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE GASKETS
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WOOD FLOOR IN REAR PREP IN COMPLETE DISREPAIR MISSING FLOOR PANELS AND BROKEN FLOOR PANELS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 20, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2016	License	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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Uptown Deli — questions

Did Uptown Deli pass its last health inspection?: Uptown Deli at 4759 N Sheridan Rd was inspected on Apr 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Uptown Deli?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHT OUT ENTIRE STORE.
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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