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Restaurant: Andies Restaurant
Address: 5253 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Apr 17, 2012

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100

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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 DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4' GAP AT BOTTOM & SIDE,NEED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM & SIDE.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED GYROS MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F NO TIME ON CONTAINER OR TIME & TIMP LOG FOR FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES,MGMT VOLUNTERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $50.00
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED, NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES,NEXT TO FREEZER OR PAINT,REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING, MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//WALL UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLANING OR REPAINT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned //VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069
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.//ABATED FROM 4/7/2010
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES PREP AREA.
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. NOTED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 7 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED SCREEN DOOR IN REAR (SOLID DOOR WAS OPEN) WITH OVER 1' GAP UNDER DOOR AND HOLE IN SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO REDUCE AND CONTROL PEST ACCESS. CITATION #62712-11
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. WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR WASHING/RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS. CITATION #62712-11
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR STOPPERS ON ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. PROVIDE SHELVING TO MINIMIZE STORAGE OF FOOD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. REDUCE SPLASHING OF DISH MACHINE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #277539 07.18.10 WAS NOT CORRECTED #24 WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER WITH BLACK SPECKS UPON REINSPECTION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62721-11
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL BACKING UP. SEE VIOLATION 14. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
REDUCE SPLASHING OF DISH MACHINE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. above violation has been corrected at this time of inspection, tag removal on 8/09/2010.
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 entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door, shall be repair.citation issued with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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. above violation has been corrected at this time of re-inspection, tag removal on 8/09/2010.(drain was draining properly no backing up at time of inspection, tag removal on 8/09/2010).

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. above violation has been corrected at this time of complaint re-inspection on 8/16/2010

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD & DIRT IN AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE ,SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION,INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT. OF HEALTH,PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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 MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.
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.//WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR
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 MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.
SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.
WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.
SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.
WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR
INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INCLUDING DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PROVIDE LABELS FOR STORED READY TO EAT FOOD THAT IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN) RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS FROM RUBBER GASKET FROM ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO REMOVE EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE COOLERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES,REAR KITCHEN. CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AND POP GUN BEHIND THE BAR AREA, MINERAL AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP.REMOVE LIQUID FOOD SPILLAGE FROM INSIDE THE COOLERS IN BAR AREA.
RE GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA, STAGNANT WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
PROVIDE LADLES FOR THE SALAD DRESSING, OR ANY UTENSILS WITH HANDLE.
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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