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ELSKE

1350 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELSKE on .

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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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213442

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213302

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED IN THE DISH ROOM, NEAR DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176785

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098815

Location recorded for this inspection · ELSKE · 1350 W RANDOLPH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A GATE OR BARRIER AT ENTRY TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOLERS,OVEN,COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,BAR SINKS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098366

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING RECEIVING.OBSERVED(49LBS) 2- BOXES OF FRESH WHOLE VEGETABLES SUCH AS ZUCCHINI,BABY SQUASH,CABBAGE,KABOTCHA SQUASH,GREEN BEANS,WAX BEANS OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS OF REAR DOOR IN BETWEEN THE GARBAGE CAN AND GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO,OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED AND FERMENTED FOOD ITEMS DONE ON PREMISES STORED IN ELEVATED LIFT ROOM,WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER THAT HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH SUCH AS( COOKED GREENS,BEEF,BACON,HONEY,DUCK LIVERS,STOCK,SWEET BREAD,SAGE OIL,PORK SAUSAGE, ASSORTED CHEESES,ETC)PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST RECEIVE FOOD ITEMS DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO KEEP FROM BEING LEFT OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS AND NO VACUUM PACKAGING OR FERMENTING FOOD ITEMS UNTIL APPROVED.APPX.423LBS.$2,360(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BOTH BAR AREAS,IN A CONTAINER OF ONIONS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO,APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND DINING AREA ,BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.APPX."3/4" GAP IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/5/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A GATE OR BARRIER AT ENTRY TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOLERS,OVEN,COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,BAR SINKS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975412

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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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