Andy's Cafe

February 26, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: 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).
    code 16
  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 21
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 4, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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