Andy's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2013
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Andy's Cafe stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Andy's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Andy's Cafe on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2010
Task Force Liquor 1475
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AREA IN REAR (#2 DINING AREA).NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING DURING INSPECTION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3COMP.SINK IN REAR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER,FAUCET BROKEN,AND NOT CONNECTED TO CITY WATERLINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST INSIDE FLOOR REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR BAR,REPAIR DAMAGED CABINET DOORS AT FRONT BAR,PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR,.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON 3COMP.SINK IN #2 BAR AT REAR,TOILET BOWLS & HAND WASH SINKS IN BOYS & GIRLS TOILETS,INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR BAR,AND 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT CORNER OUTSIDE COUNTER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BASEMENT ENTRANCE,OPENING AROUND PILLAR BY ENTRANCE TO REAR DINIING,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BOYS TOILET AND AT REAR BAR AREA.ALSO NEED TO REPAIR DAMAMGED FLOOR WOODS IN SAME REAR BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING WALLS IN BOYS & GIRLS TOILETS.ALSO OBSERVE WATER LEAKING FROM ROOF IN ABOVE TOILETS DURING INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR TO STOP LEAKS.MUST REPAIR MISSING TILES ON HOOD WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR DAMAMED UNUSABLE EQUIPMENTS AT REAR AMD FRONT BAR AREAS TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
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Nov 4, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPEN CEILING ABOVE STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2010
License
11 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY COUNTER,AND AT STAIRWELLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR TOILET DOORS TO BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Andy's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Andy's Cafe on file is from Mar 20, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Andy's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Andy's Cafe.
Has Andy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Andy's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Andy's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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