Pass

Andy's Deli

5442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Grocery Store ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026

Andy's Deli was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with slight mineral build up on interior. Instructed maanger to clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

32 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1.5 pounds smoked salmon, 4 pounds of cooked bean salad, and 5 pounds of cooked vegetables ($50) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed display cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 46 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink opposite employee locker rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on doors of meat walk-in cooler and outdoor vegetable walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on condensor pipe in ceiling of meat walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear outdoor garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused vacuum packaging device in rear employee break area opposite employee locker rooms. Instructed to remvoe from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units inside fresh meat preparation areas.corrected during inspection.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found fan guards/covers not clean inside produce cooler.must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with calcium build-up.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (tomato paste, canned peach etc) container into food grade container for proper food storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves with black mold like build-up inside meat walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath one comp sink behind front deli/service area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor, floor drain and pipes underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Found no current inspection summary report (07-13-22) posted on premise. Instructed manager, a current summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salt, and sugar out of the original containers and in plastic storage containers being stored underneath prep tables without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing celing tile in the womens toilet room located in the womens locker room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on all vent covers in all toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burntout lightbulbs in all walk-in coolers in the rear receiving area. Instructed to replace burnt out lightbulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 bulk ingredient containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at exposed handsink located opposite walk-in cooler in rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panel above stall in women's locker room toilet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans and water hose in produce walk-in cooler accessible from rear alley area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from last cdph inspection. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that hot food pork sausage 112 f and pork burgers 114 f are held in display hot holding units.product voluntarily discarded in amount 5 lbs value $ 29.95. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that following tcs products stored in walk in cooler (meatballs 14 lbs internal temperature 46 f,lasagna 12 lbs internal temperature 46 f,hunter stew 16 lbs internal temperature 50 f,bbq ribs 12 lbs internal temperature 47 f,roasted pork loin 20 lbs internal temperature 48 f,roasted pork tenderloin 15 lbs internal temperature 48 f,sourkraut 20 lbs internal temperature 48 f. All food total weight 109 lbs and value $ 581.54 voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 . Combined with previous violation #21 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on site (sliced cooked chicken, beef, pork steak and assorted deli meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation no citation issued) 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that pest control log book is missing required information.missing record of visits and name of company, missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number for pest control company.. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38.020 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All employee must have proper hair restrain when working in kitchen where is exposed food and serving customers with exposed food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use card board boxes as shelving protection inside meat cooler

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention devices not located at ice machine and cappuccino/espresso machine and hose used for washing in kitchen 3 compartment sink. Must install so back flow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment dry storage ,mop sink area, changing rooms. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment (vacuum packing equipment) to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty cooling unit fans at the walk in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside walk-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.----------must provide knife rack or knife magnetic strip for proper knife storage inside produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seam by 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area.----------must to detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves next to ice machine with excessive dried food debris in rear dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside smoked meat walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover above rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs inside dairy/fruit walk-in cooler in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (walk-in coolers, reach-in cooler, prep cooler etc.) and thermometer inside hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc.) must be stored off the floor inside mop room.---------must used proper food storage shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning, no milk crates.-----------noted unused/out of order (signage) vacuum packaging machine in rear dry storage area. Must remove or must obtain a written permission from chicago dept. Of public health (312-746-8030) prior to use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found rear exit bottom door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said door. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside walk-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.----------must provide knife rack or knife magnetic strip for proper knife storage inside produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seam by 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area.----------must to detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves next to ice machine with excessive dried food debris in rear dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside smoked meat walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover above rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace dead light bulbs inside dairy/fruit walk-in cooler in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (walk-in coolers, reach-in cooler, prep cooler etc.) and thermometer inside hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc.) must be stored off the floor inside mop room.---------must used proper food storage shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning, no milk crates.-----------noted unused/out of order (signage) vacuum packaging machine in rear dry storage area. Must remove or must obtain a written permission from chicago dept. Of public health (312-746-8030) prior to use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline located inside dry storage room . Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found brooms not stored properly against walls. Must relocate.

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found display reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures. Cooler at 51.2f. Tagged reach in display cooler. Critical violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005a. Must notify food protection division when cooler is repaired.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper cold holding temperatures at display cooler/deli areas. Found approximately 30 pounds of ham at temperature from 46.7f to 49.5f. Critical violation. Citataion issued. Disposed of approximately 30 pounds of ham (value at 50 dollars)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline located inside dry storage room . Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found brooms not stored properly against walls. Must relocate.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Cooked food held more than 24 hours and not in original containers not labeled.instructed that cooked/prepared foods out of original container have label and date when products is held over 24 hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and meat grinder,south wall.instructed to install with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed aluminum foil used has a liners on shelves ,instructed to remove and provide a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a pirogi machine,industrial mixer machine,and a juicer machine,all unit were covered individually in different rooms under blue tarp with gray tape.instructed if units are used must install a three compartment sink,and exposed hand sink.all plumbing must be installed under city plumbing code.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Staff washroom door not self closed at 5416 n milwaukee location / storage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water line provided at presently unused ice cream machine.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to provide hot water line at said machine for proper wash and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal items:sweaters,jackets,wallet etc.) are stored inside the main kitchen on shelves with food products.employees personal items must be stored away from food and food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored/used.observed dirty wiping cloths on top prep tables throughout the kitchen.wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept in each work station

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:cooked sauerkraut with polish at temp of86.9f to 94.2f;cooked sauerkraut with other vegetable at temp of 83.8f to 87.1f; sweet cooked cabbage at temp of 62.7f to 89f all three food mentioned were cooked yesterday night per manager statement,products were stored on top the prep table ready to reheat product. Found six plastic buckets with cooked food stored inside the walk-in cooler: cooked sauerkraut with polish sausages at temp of:67.7f; 68f;5f;71.3f and 77.8f.found 4 pans of cooked sweet cabbage at improper temperature:45.7f; 46.7f; 48.7f and 48.9f, inside the walk-in cooler,food was cooked yesterday. Walk-in cooler unit maintains temp of 38.9f. Found rolled cabbage leaf with meat and rice at temp of 48.7f at front serving line.all food that was with temperature abused was discarded and denatured:pounds 296, value 970. Critical v

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices.observed one employee mixing ready to eat food:cole slaw;another employee with bare hands took some of the mixed food and tasted, wiped her hands on dirty cloth that was stored on top the prep table and re-taste the food mixture. No hand washing prior or between tasting food.instructed to have plastic spoon / regular utensil to taste food products.touched food discarded. Critical violation:7- 38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No soap provided on all exposed hand sink throughout the prep areas,and wash rooms.instead hand sanitizer was provided on each sink.observed employee using sanitizing solution like if was soap: wash and rinse hands.instructed to provide soap,hand sanitizer cannot be used as a substitute for hand washing. Soap provided. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation. Observed employee preparing ready to eat food:appetizers(fresh cheese,ham turkey etc) at hallway by the storage room.no exposed hand sink installed at that location and the other exposed hand sink is too far from other prep area. Instructed to install an exposed hand sink under city plumbing code, also provide soap and paper towels at said sink, or relocate food operation were an exposed hand sink is available. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Cooked food held more than 24 hours and not in original containers not labeled.instructed that cooked/prepared foods out of original container have label and date when products is held over 24 hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and meat grinder,south wall.instructed to install with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed aluminum foil used has a liners on shelves ,instructed to remove and provide a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water line provided at presently unused ice cream machine.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.instructed to provide hot water line at said machine for proper wash and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal items:sweaters,jackets,wallet etc.) are stored inside the main kitchen on shelves with food products.employees personal items must be stored away from food and food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored/used.observed dirty wiping cloths on top prep tables throughout the kitchen.wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer and kept in each work station

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher not sanitizing multi-use utensils at 3-compartment sink, 0 ppm chlorine, while washing dishes/multi-use utensils. Manager states,"establishment uses chlorine to sanitize multi-use utensils." instructed manager all multi-use utensils must be sanitized at 100 ppm chlorine. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice block build up in prep area 1-door reach in freezer condenser. Must remove ice build up/maintain freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/food debris on exterior of coolers/freezers at main food prep area. Must clean and maintain exterior of all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside some coolers. Instructed manager to provide therometers for all coolers.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper labeling (date of preparation) of ready to eat cooked foods stored inside walk-in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint prep cart shelf with rust build-up or replace in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Following in need of detail cleaning and maintaining: interior surfaces of ice machine behind upper and lower panel with lime build-up, light shield and light fixtures with dried food debris inside hot holding display case, vent cover with dust build-up inside/around deli display cooler for proper air circulation, behind/top of 3 compartment sink with black mold like substance (main kitchen area), dry storage shelves with food and sticky debris (next to ice machine) in rear dry storage area, and storage shelves with food spillage inside kitchen walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors behind compactor with cardboard and paper debris to prevent pest harborage in rear outside area.--------must clean and maintain floors with debris in rear corner (storage for returned items).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken thermometer at deli display case.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and pipes with heavy grease and dried food debris (next to fryer) in main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive food debris accumulation under and around 3 compartment sink (main) in kitchen area.--------must clean and maintain floors inside electrical room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers at kitchen area.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, lower shelving of small prep tables in production area had rust, shall be repaired, rust removed, or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of display cooler shelving, reach in coolers in prep area need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors behind ovens and under pipes in production area not clean, need detailed cleaning, and re-grouting, floors under storage shelving in storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning, missing light bulb in walk in cooler shall be provided).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged thermometers in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area, deli prep area, shall be replaced/provided.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks, display cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, heavy equipment, under 3 compartment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler, production areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in kitchen prep area by deep fryer not clean needs detailed cleaning, and excess grease build up removed, walls in dish washing area need cleaning, walls in walk in coolers need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield in production walk in cooler, kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas, walk in coolers, display coolers not clean need cleaning.

  21. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  22. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation has been corrected at this time of complaint re-inspection on 7/21/2011.

  23. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less in walk in cooler (left side of cooler) at time of inspection, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Meatballs at 46.7f, Meat stew at 47.3f, Stuffed cabbage rolls, at 45.8f, Pork Loin, at 46.5f, Ground chicken at 45.8f, Hunter stew, 47.3f, Boiled eggs at 46.3f, Sauce at 46.2f, Pasta at 47.3f, mgmt., discarded products at once approximate value $ 960.00, and approximate weight 220 lbs., (walk in cooler temperature was at 40.7f), Citation issued #H000071347, with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed walk in cooler exterior door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1/4 inch on bottom, side of door, also found garage doors of storage area not rodent proofed doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom, and side of doors. Citation issued #H000071347 with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W. Superior in room #112, at 9:00 AM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink, counter in [rep areas that had rust, shall be repair, removed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving(walk in cooler), prep tables, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in locker room, rear storage areas under shelving, hot water heater closet areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

  24. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Front display cooler missing light shields, shall be provided).

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under front storage shelving, pallets need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage area office, bathroom shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Front display cooler missing light shields, shall be provided.

  26. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

    No violations

  27. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

  28. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: above violation still remaining.

  29. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less in rear kitchen prep area, and in walk in cooler. list of potentially hazrdous foods are as follows:Pork roast at 59.6f, greek fish in sauce at 49.8f, and deli meats at 58.4f, mgmt. discarded product at once. Air temperature of walk in coolers was at 40.1f.Citation issued#H000063592 with a court date of 2/17/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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. Found/observed south exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door. Rear exit/entrance door in rear storage, receiving area not rodent proofed, door had gaps of 1/4inch on sides of door.Citation issued #H000063592, with court date of 2/17/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezers, and walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in walk in freezers, walk in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non ffod contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving, need detailed cleaning. Storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers need cleaning, floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning. peeling paint on front wall by register shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms, not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, kitchen prep areas, storage areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  30. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in the lighting fixtures in salad cooler,no end caps in the lighting fixtures in the cheese cooler, and in the tomatoe cooler. Must provide end caps.

  31. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS, BAKED PORK AT 118.OF, PORK BUTT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 5I.2F, SAUSAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AT 46.5F, CHEESE PANCAKE IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 47.5F, STUFFED BREAD IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 49.2F,TUNA SALAD IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 44.5F, CHICKEN JELLY AT 46.3F. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATUE AT 41.OF.HOT HOLDING STEAMER WATER TEMP AT 183.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL AMOUNT $256.00 AND 76 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine interior panel not clean,with orange, off white substance on the panel. Instructed to clean and sanitize. One of the employee cleaned and sanitized the interior panel.(ice are not being used for customer.)ice are being used for the bottom part of the pan for the chicken. Ice are bagged before putiing it on tthe pan of chicken,. Citation issued serious 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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. FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Need to provide label/ name of the product in all bulk container with flour, salt and sugar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide knife rack for all the knives being used scaterred on the prep table and by the counter in the meat section. Missing drain stopper in the 2 compt. Sink. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in the lighting fixtures in salad cooler,no end caps in the lighting fixtures in the cheese cooler, in the tomatoe cooler,must provide end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in all walk in cooler, walk in freezer and all reach in cooler and display cooler and must be visible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bottom shelve of the prep table in the kitchen need to be clean and ortganize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employee handling food and serving customer must wear a hair restraint. Bandana, baseball cap or hairnet.

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