Deliz Italian Steakhouse

1840-1842 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

DELIZ ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, located at 1840-1842 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations, with notable concerns including the proper use and storage of wiping cloths and in-use utensils. Across two scored inspections, the restaurant has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
License
7 minor violations.
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Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES WITH PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY INVERTING PLATES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN MOP SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)