Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009784
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933239
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933229
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows:, milk at 46.6F, sliced roast beef, at 45.3F, chicken at 44.9F, mgmt discarded product at once(approximate value $150.00, and 25 lbs approximately)citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.(walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F at time of inspection).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed rear exit/entrance kitchen doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, heed detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and doors in bsmt banquet room not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning, dirt removed.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under sinks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419109
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578801
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ON THE MOST LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/16/2015.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372645
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
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY SINK STOPPER ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER ONES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372569
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAUANT · 185 N WABASH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT 52.4F, CHICKEN TOO CLOSE TO COOK LINE HEAT SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115074
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE GRILL AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE SALAD STATION AND BY THE OTHER PREP COOLER BY THE REACH IN FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP. SINK.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114555
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
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114484
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 35 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. ALSO MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MSDS SHEETS, DIAGRAM/MAP OF BAIT STATION, COPY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICIAN'S LICENSE)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN PREP (FRY)COOLER ON MAIN SERVICE LINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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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