Los Andanes
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Los Andanes, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Los Andanes on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PROTEINS, BEANS, AND SAUCES STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE REAR AREA VENTILATION HOOD (ABOVE STOVE NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER INADEQUATE FOR THIS AREA, LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. . INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 30, 2022
License
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION/BEVERAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ROTISSERIE OVEN IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PREVENT UNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIFCATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Andanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Andanes on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Andanes?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Andanes.
Has Los Andanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Andanes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Andanes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Andanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Andanes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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