What is Andies Restaurant's health inspection score?

Andies Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Andies Restaurant last inspected?

Andies Restaurant was last inspected on August 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Andies Restaurant have?

Andies Restaurant has 16 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Andies Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Andies Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Andies Restaurant serve?

Andies Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Andies Restaurant

Name: Andies Restaurant
Address: 5253 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 90

5253 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Uptown

Ranked #85 of 751 in UptownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2023

3 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass5 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

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

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, OREGANO ETC)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPING AND MAINTAIN THEM SMOOTHLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- UNDERNEATH SIDE OF SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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