Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2026-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
2026-02-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 41.6F-86.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S WHILE BEING IN USE.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY DURING INSPECTION.MANAGER CHANGED CONTAINERS AND NOW AT 50 PPM'S.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITTATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN & ON CEILING IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAR AREA ON CEILING AND DINING ROOM OF FLAGS HANGING FROM WALLS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTE...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
2025-01-15 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.
2024-02-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH-IN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK-LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND ALUMINUM TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OVENS AT THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL FRYING AND COOKING AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE COOK LINE AREA, BETWEEN FRYING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-02-02 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Missing thermometer in prep cooler at main kitchen cook line, instructed to install.
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted at dish room room ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Ceiling light fixture at rear prep kitchen missing a shield, instructed to provide.
2021-08-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, FLOUR BIN MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINER AT PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
"OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA, DELI MEAT ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAG...
2018-05-11 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2017-06-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR INDIVIDUAL PORTION PACKED ICE CREAM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BLODGETT OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
2016-11-22 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
COOKES WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2016-07-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-12 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER TRACES ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TA...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON KITCHEN'S WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEAST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING INSULATION IN BASEMENTS WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAKY CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRIPP PAN LEAKIN IN 1ST FL WALKING COOLER, CLOGGED DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS HOLDER.
2016-01-21 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO LID FOR MIDDLE BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2015-03-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-02-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR THAT GIVES ACCESS TO THE HOTEL. INSTRUCTED TO REM...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE W/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
2014-10-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON ONE DOOR COOLER YPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
2014-02-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD BAGS NOT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BAR ICE BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2013-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2013-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.8F TEMP REFRIGERATOR AND A 3DR COOLER AT 54.5F TAGGED AT THIS TIME CDI. ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOUNDS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR(3LBS OF CUT FRUIT 52.3F, 2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE 50F, AND 1 GALLON OF MILK AT 53.4F) IN THE 3DR COOLER FOUND 3LBS OF CUT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING AT THE CORNER OF THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
IN THE BASEMENT STAFF STORAGE AREA ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(I.E., SHOES AND BAGS, AND BAGPACKS)
2012-10-11 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN'S (WAIT STAFF) AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK AND THE CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE MOPS UP RIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
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