ANDY'S CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

3601 W NORTH AVE BLDG 1STFL. · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2013.

Last inspected Mar 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS AT KITCXHEN FOOD PREP AREA ALSO A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT FRONT NEAR THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,STORAGE SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACES BEHIND THE BAR COUNTERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,FURNACE ROOM,BAR AREAS,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS. ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

FEB 26
2013
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATTENTION:A.LOPEZ.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS, APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND A STAND-UP CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.THE FRONT MAIN DOOR AND THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY.ALL DOORS MUST SECURED/RODENT PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND THE IDPH LICENSE IS EXPIRED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS AT KITCXHEN FOOD PREP AREA ALSO A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT FRONT NEAR THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,STORAGE SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACES BEHIND THE BAR COUNTERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE BAR ALSO WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI SPLASHES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,FURNACE ROOM,BAR AREAS,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS. ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

NOV 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,BEANS,ETC WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE A CERT.FOOD MGR.AVAILABE ON FACILITY WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE BEING PREPAREAD AND SERVED TO PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES,OR SEND MORE STAFFS TO SANITATION CLASS.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATORS

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM OF BEER REACH IN COOLER AT REAR HOLDING WATER AND RUST,AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,AND FLOORS AT REAR BAR AREA UNDER SINK AND UNDER COUNTER WITH DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPEN CEILING ABOVE STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

JUN 17
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 4
2010
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNING HOT WATER ON FACILIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE RE-INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR LOG FOUND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE RE-INSPECTOIN. RODENT PROOF FRONT,SIDE AND REAR DOORS PROPERLY.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER,INSTD. TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ON KITCHEN 3COMP.SINK

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND URINE BOWL IN MALE TOILET, AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN DININIG AND BASEMENT.STAIRWELLS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINTING.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY COUNTER,AND AT STAIRWELLS.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES WITH OPENINGS NEEDS REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR TOILET DOORS TO BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR VENTILATION ON HOOD,AND PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH RUNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.

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