El Fogon De Elena Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
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EL FOGON DE ELENA RESTAURANT, located at 3149 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, had its most recent inspection on February 20, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food preparation, storage, and the use of single-use articles. Over nine recorded inspections, the restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 1, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sep 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Aug 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Jul 23, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Feb 6, 2020
License
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE STYROFOAM TRAYS FACING UP ON THE PREP TABLE INTHE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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