El G-Fe
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
70
Score
EL G-FE, located at 4820 S Cicero Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 4, 2025, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, with notable observations regarding the prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display, as well as the condition of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 23 scored inspections, EL G-FE has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 9, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Apr 12, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
43
Feb 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Oct 4, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Sep 22, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Oct 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Nov 7, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Apr 25, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 19, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jun 4, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT . INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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