Andy's Cafe

3601 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Andy's Cafe stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Andy's Cafe's record stops at Oct 31, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Andy's Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA,

May 20, 2013

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS CUTTING BOARDS,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BARS,RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND, UNDER, AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR/KITCHEN AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS NEAR THE REAR BAR AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS,AT REAR ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT ROOM AND REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND DRY STORED ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

May 6, 2013

License

9 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ACCESSIBLE,AVAILABLE TO ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRES A BARRIER MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM THE REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN,SANITIZE IN DETAIL ALSO THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING A DRAIN BOARD.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS CUTTING BOARDS,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BARS,RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS AT BARS/KITCHEN AREA,BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTERS AND SHELVINGS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINES ETC.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENT COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND DRY STORED ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andy's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andy's Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2013. The public record contains three 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 two times, more than any other issue at Andy's Cafe.

Has Andy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Andy's Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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