ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT.
111 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 92026PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
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.
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
FEB 52026FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 AFTER 2/5/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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)
JAN 152025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 202024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH-IN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK-LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND ALUMINUM TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
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.
FEB 22023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Missing thermometer in prep cooler at main kitchen cook line, instructed to install.
Peeling paint noted at dish room room ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
Ceiling light fixture at rear prep kitchen missing a shield, instructed to provide.
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AUG 62021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, FLOUR BIN MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINER AT PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
"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 PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR INDIVIDUAL PORTION PACKED ICE CREAM.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BLODGETT OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
NOV 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
COOKES WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUL 122016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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.
MISSING INSULATION IN BASEMENTS WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LEAKY CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
DRIPP PAN LEAKIN IN 1ST FL WALKING COOLER, CLOGGED DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS HOLDER.
JAN 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO LID FOR MIDDLE BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 272015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REMOVE OPENINGS TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE W/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OCT 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIAN.
HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON ONE DOOR COOLER YPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
FEB 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD BAGS NOT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BAR ICE BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVER AND MAINTAIN.
3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAY 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 222013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 FRUIT 50.1F, 1GALLON OF EGG WHITES AT 52.1F AND 3LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY. ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN OF TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND 3 SMALL STAINLESS CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE GRILL CONTAINING GRILLED ONIONS AT 98.4F AND GRAVY AT 110F. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOOD ITEMS AT 60.OO DOLLARS HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THESE ITEMS WERE ALSO DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING AT THE CORNER OF THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT SAME.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.
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)
OCT 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN'S (WAIT STAFF) AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK AND THE CAN OPENER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST STORE MOPS UP RIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
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