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Andies Restaurant

5253 N Clark St

Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Andies Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 11, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 4, 2024 to Aug 11, 2025.
Has Andies Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Aug 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MASHED POTATOES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 29, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

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.

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, OREGANO ETC)

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection