Chicago · Official inspection records

ELSKE

1350 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELSKE on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631134

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED UNDERNEATH PLUMBING PIPE/FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROPERLY SHIELD PIPE LINE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM UNDERNEATH

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS STORED IN CABINET UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM CABINET AND STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621115

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603867

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603619

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585780

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE AND AT BAR LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PRIVATE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584704

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565805

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563666

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523298

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AND/OR COVER GLASSWARE AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 2ND FLOOR ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213302 CONDUCTED ON 8/22/2018: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ON-LINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352743

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346013

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222968

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2458129.

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