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Los Andes Restaurant

903 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Seafood
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Los Andes Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after eight on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen and employee restroom(upstairs). Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep table shelves in basement ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (downstairs food prep area) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Bar is lacking a handwashing sink. PIC informed.
5-202.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of use were not written on the tags. PIC informed of proper record keeping.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
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. Ice disposed and unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and dishwashing area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Signage is lacking at handwashing sinks in the restrooms near dining room. A sign or poster must be posted notifying food employees of handwashing.
6-301.14
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (kitchen ) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (walk in coolers door skirts) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in cooler(kitchen) observed with pooled water. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (floors ) in the (kitchen) area is in poor repair. Observed damage tiles exposing concrete floors. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
47
Jun 28, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (produce) 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
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area and kitchen area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and dishwashing area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (quaternary) sanitizing solution for the (dishwashing).
4-302.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceilings in the kitchen, dishwashing, walk in coolers has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various food product were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceilings in the kitchen and walk in cooler(basement)area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Andes Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Andes Restaurant on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Andes Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Andes Restaurant.

How does Los Andes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Los Andes Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Los Andes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Andes Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Andes Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Los Andes Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Andes Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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