ANDY'S DELI & BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

5454 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
63
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2026
PASS · 0 violations
APR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Chemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNMARKED CHEMICALS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE 1 COMPARMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN CENTER OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. CHEMICALS WERE HOOKED UP TO A DISPENSER AND DISPENSING DIRECTLY INTO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO BEING USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. CHEMICALS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISPENSING UNIT ATTACHED TO FOOD PREPARATION SINK. DISPENSING UNIT MUST BE REMOVED FROM FOOD PREPARATION SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SERVICE SINK REMOVED FROM FACILITY. MUST REINSTALL SERVICE SINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION USED FOR CHEMICALS STORAGE AND WASTEWATER DISPENSING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

AUG 1
2024
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAPS AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OCT 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES MILK,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 7
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, NO MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

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MAR 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BARREL OF FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK CENTRALLY LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS CDPH INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED FOR CLEANING ATTACHED TO POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UTILITY LINES OVER FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES AND RE-GROUT FLOOR GROUTS IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

SEP 6
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER BY WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

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

ONE BURNER STOVE MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD IN FRONT PREP/BAKING AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE (EGGS) REACH-IN COOLER.

OCT 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND MANDARINS STORED IN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER. MUST STORE IN REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BURNT BULBS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES.

OCT 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Serious Chemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010.

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND MANDARINS STORED IN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER. MUST STORE IN REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BURNT BULBS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES.

JAN 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE POT WITH COOKED PASTA STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47F COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS. POUNDS 10, VALUE $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA,AND WASH ROOM.INSTEAD HAND SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED ON EACH SINK.OBSERVED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT SAID SINKS,HAND SANITIZER CANNOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR HAND WASHING. SOAP PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN . ICE BUILD -UP AROUND THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID GASKET

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

EXCESS FLOUR ACCUMULATE ON TOP THE LEDGE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL PANEL, BY THE THREE LARGE MIXERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

APR 24
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELF, ADJACENT TO KETTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ONE BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE BURNER (COOKING EQUIPMENT) UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

APR 29
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAKERY TRAY CARTS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

JUL 3
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, microwave oven, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floor in front prep areas by exposed hand sink, walk in cooler areas needs re-grouting, floors in rear prep areas need grouting, cleaning.

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

Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling in bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MAY 27
2011
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep table in rear prep area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repair.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving, storage shelving/racks in rear storage areas, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, walk in cooler shelving, racks, 3 compartment sink not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas, front prep areas under storage shelving, heavy equipment, prep tables needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed, in prep area, and in locker room.

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

Light shields in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, bathroom, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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