ELINA'S.

Chicago Health Dept

1202 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2026
PASS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF CRUSHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 25
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried properly after washing, Instructed to air dry before stacking.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate light intensity in basement walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lights.

AUG 13
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 24
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED 2 BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OUTDOOR PATIO BAR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 3
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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APR 18
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING INSIDE OF HOOD LOCATED OVER FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT 3 OUT OF 3 UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN TILES UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BACK PATIO AREA: 3 COMP SINK, ICE HOLDER, HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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