Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640825
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 :MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640184
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 :MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639882
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AS I OBSERVED SEVERAL TIMES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA AT 81.5F AND CUSTOMER'S MEN'S TOILET ROOM FIRST SINK AT 75.4F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. CUT LETTUCE-49.3F.8LBS. SPRING MIX-58.0F.0.5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-57.6F.1LBS. COLESLAW-53.8F. 0.5LBS. TARTA SAUCE-48.4F. 0.5LBS.AOLI SAUCE-58.0F.0.5LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE-49.9F.INSIDE OF PREP & LETTUCE COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX.19LBS.$85.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LETTUCE PREP COOLER AT 60.0F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.(SHAKERS)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUNG,ON WALLS, PICTURES,CEILINGS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,PREP,DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS,STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT,SODA ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE DISHES ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST AND INSECTS FROM BEING INSIDE OF PLATES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK TO HOLD WATER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN STANDING GREASY WATER FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT BREEZE WAY BEVERAGE STATION NEAR BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609940
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED DISH RACKS-COS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE HOT FOODS SECTION IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587619
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD OF GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569411
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Large spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or dry clean surface.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546555
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546448
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES FOUND AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. MAIN DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED TO 100PPM OF CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MAHCINE AT BAR REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492346
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP DINKS PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A LID OR KEEP OFF PREP TABLES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373889
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND CLEAN DISHES STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN PREP COOLER ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER (BOXES) IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DRIED DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MENS & WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300356
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS 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.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT SIGN AND IN THE BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS FOR TWO CEILING UNITS ABOVE THE HOT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150861
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60601
243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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