Andinos Restaurant

171 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Andinos Restaurant. Andinos Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: 10 violations versus eight before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been warewashing facilities, showing up two times.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Technician arrived during inspection.

4-501.114

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The receptacle at the grease trap was observed leaking.

5-402.13

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dish machine. Inspector provided.

4-302.14

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. Date of last shellfish used was lacking.

3-402.12

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The lunch menu is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH Guidance.

2-501.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Inspector provided.

4-302.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Serval refrigerator gaskets were observed in poor repair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of several refrigerator gaskets. have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

May 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is lacking on menus. PIC informed.

2-103.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen and bar.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. walls and junctures by 3 bay sink and handwashing sink in kitchen 2. fan guards in walk-in cooler

4-601.11(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Knife was observed being stored in between handsink baseboard. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Insulated line in basement was observed leaking. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a certified Rhode Island Food Protection Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andinos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andinos Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Andinos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Andinos Restaurant.

How does Andinos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Andinos Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Andinos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Andinos Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about eight per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Andinos Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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