Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640693
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA .
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975891
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOKES WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947035
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946425
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING INSULATION IN BASEMENTS WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LEAKY CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIPP PAN LEAKIN IN 1ST FL WALKING COOLER, CLOGGED DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS HOLDER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610000
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
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: NO LID FOR MIDDLE BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527591
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527376
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
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: 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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE W/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497739
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON ONE DOOR COOLER YPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372377
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK-FOOD BAGS NOT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR ICE BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVER AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345280
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345270
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING AT THE CORNER OF THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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)
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114496
Location recorded for this inspection · ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT · 111 W ADAMS ST
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 REPLACE THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN'S (WAIT STAFF) AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK AND THE CAN OPENER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE MOPS UP RIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60603
109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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