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Humboldt Haus Deli & Liquor

Restaurant

2954-2958 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

West Side

Oct 1, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice machine contaminated with black mold dripping into ice served to customers.

Key Findings

  • Black mold buildup on ice machine internal surfaces dripping onto ice used for consumption.
  • 15 live flies found in basement prep area on walls, boxes, sink fixtures, and cooler units.
  • No hand cleanser available at handwashing sink in basement prep area.
  • Open cup of ice water stored directly on prep table next to sliced lettuce; cutting boards deeply stained and cracked.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON PANELS OF EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUTMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #6 — PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF ICE AND WATER STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO SLICED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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Inspection History

Humboldt Haus Deli & Liquor has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Oct 1, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Apr 20, 2026Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations