El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Che Steakhouse & Bar stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK FRONT PANELS IN THE REAR DISHWASH PREP AREA HELD TOGETHER WITH BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF FAT AT 50.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2552384 DATED 3/2/2022: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/2/2022, REPORT #2552384. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH OYSTERS WERE BEING STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID BROKEN ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER TO GO CONTAINERS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE OR MOVE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SUPPLIES FROM UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPE.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 57.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SPINNING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH (USED WOOD, BROKEN LIQUOR BOTTLES, BAGS AND FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE ON GROUND AROUND AND IN BETWEEN GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AREA FREE OF GARBAGE AND CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING TILE/WALLS AND ON VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B1 OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED FOR COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN DINING ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST COVER AND/OR INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR, DOOR MUST BE IN TACT AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, ALSO DISCONTINUE USING CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT DETERGENT/SANITIZER DISPENSER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK ON THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM PLACE SETTINGS STORED IN WALK WAY FROM PUBLIC
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES OF PULL OUT DRAWER COOLERS AND FREEZER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL AND WINDOW SILL PANEL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND DOUBLE REAR DELIVERY DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK .MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL LINES AT 3- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOM.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1946459 7/13/16 NOT CORRECTED #38- SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM PLACE SETTINGS STORED IN WALK WAY FROM PUBLIC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES OF PULL OUT DRAWER COOLERS AND FREEZER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL AND WINDOW SILL PANEL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND DOUBLE REAR DELIVERY DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK .MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL LINES AT 3- COMP SINK .
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOM
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Jul 13, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO FINISH SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Che Steakhouse & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Che Steakhouse & Bar on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Che Steakhouse & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Che Steakhouse & Bar.
Has El Che Steakhouse & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Che Steakhouse & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Che Steakhouse & Bar 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 El Che Steakhouse & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Che Steakhouse & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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