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Andies Restaurant

5253 N Clark St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 11, 2025

32

Inspections on record

13

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 11, 2025

  1. #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 11, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2017ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2011Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2011Tag RemovalPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2010Tag RemovalFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2010ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2010ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Andies Restaurant — questions

Did Andies Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
Andies Restaurant at 5253 N Clark St was inspected on Aug 11, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 32 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Andies Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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 AN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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