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Chicago Elite

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Chicago Elite appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No mop sink available for waste water disposal, instructed to install.
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95
Aug 9, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION
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95
Sep 10, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEATTCHED EDGES AT THE MIDDLE PORTION.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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95
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN PREP AREA CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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90
Nov 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILINGS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS AND REMOVE DUST.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR HAND SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE LOWER LEVEL BRIDAL SUITE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE UNUSED LOWER GALLEY WASHROOM.
41
78
Jun 18, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Elite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Elite on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Elite?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Elite.

Has Chicago Elite's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Elite have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Elite means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chicago Elite inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Elite is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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