ELLA ELLI.

Chicago Health Dept

1347-1353 W CORNELIA AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN ON FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JAN 28

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND A DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAY 29

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD SHELVES AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP ARE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON BAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON BAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO SHELL FISH TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 3LB OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED IN ICE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WE OBSERVED MISSING MUSSELS FROM SAID BAG. SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE MAINTAIN WITH PRODUCT AND MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST MUSSEL IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG.INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. DISCARDED AND DENATURED MUSSELS.POUND 3, VALUE 18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF A MAIN BACKFLOW PRTEVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED ON SITE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.KEEP FLOOR DRY

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AUG 10

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAR, AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MILK FILMY WATER INSIDE THE STEAMER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND SLIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH HIS BARE HANDS, LOADING THE DISH MACHINE, THEN HANDLING AND STORING THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS SEVERAL TIMES DURING OBSERVATION. REVIEWED PROPER HANDWASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF WHEN TO WASH HANDS WITH THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT SAUCE, COOKED GRAINS, COOKED BEEF, SPINACH DIP, COOKED EGGS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT EXTERNAL INDICATORS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL COOKS LINE SPICE/FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MUST NOT BE USED AT THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MUST BE INSTALLED AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS, INCLUDING BARTENDERS, WITH LONG BEARDS, MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER PRESSURE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED AN EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE SAME SINK. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-12-20 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY FOUND POSTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

AUG 12

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVER.

OCT 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND 20 EACH FRESH CLAMS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER,NO IDENTIFICATION SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCT UNTIL IS FINISHED,MUST KEEP SAID SHELL FISH TAG FOR 90 DAY, ON SITE. CHEF DISCARDED PRODUCT. POUNDS (20 EACH,VALUE 6 DOLLARS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED: CITATION ISSUED ON REPORT #2320386 (DBA: CROSBY'S KITCHEN).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A TCS FOOD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(EGGS,HAMBURGER ETC). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

AUG 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW ITEMS BEING SERVED.(STEAK TARTARE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 8

2018

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW ITEMS BEING SERVED.(STEAK TARTARE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AT BAR, 2 COFFEE MACHINES SERVING AREAS, AND SODA MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE SODA GUN INSTALLATION IS INCOMPLETE. MUST FINISH TUBING CONNECTIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ANY REMAINING AND UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM PREMISES (THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND IN REAR HALLWAY IN BASEMENT).

FEB 7

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION BECAUSE THERE IS NO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE COOK LINE AND THE SEPARATELY LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NEXT DOOR. THE TWO FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY CONNECTED BY AN OPEN, SHARED HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE SODA GUN INSTALLATION IS INCOMPLETE. MUST FINISH TUBING CONNECTIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ANY REMAINING AND UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM PREMISES (THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND IN REAR HALLWAY IN BASEMENT).

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