APR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ANDY'S DELI & BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
5454 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 10, 2025 · passed with conditions
7 of 14 inspections passed, 7 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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.
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.
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 12024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 122023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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 72022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
MAR 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK CENTRALLY LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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APR 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED FOR CLEANING ATTACHED TO POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UTILITY LINES OVER FOOD PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES AND RE-GROUT FLOOR GROUTS IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
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 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE BURNER STOVE MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD IN FRONT PREP/BAKING AREA.
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 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
* 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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
APR 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
JUL 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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 272011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
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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