More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Andy's Deli last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Oct 12, 2023 to Sep 22, 2026.
Has Andy's Deli ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 12, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Complaint
Sep 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 29, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 1, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGING DEVICE IN REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA OPPOSITE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMVOE FROM PREMISES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK OPPOSITE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOUND FAN GUARDS/COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.