El G-Fe
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
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Score
El G-Fe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El G-Fe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VENTS IN BAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Oct 3, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR RESTROOMS LEADING TO PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WOODEN BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED CREATING HOLE IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND RUST DEPOSITS ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED CREATING HOLE IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA AND BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR RESTROOMS LEADING TO PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Aug 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: COLESLAW 49.9F, SOUR CREAM 48.9F, GUACAMOLE 50.1F, CHEESE 49.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 54.2F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2OLBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SEAFOOD,CEVICHE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN . (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHUTE IN ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SEAFOOD,CEVICHE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN . (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF BOTH PARKING LOT DOORS,EMERGENCY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR MOTOR IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTD TO CORRECT AND HAVE CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP TABLES WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO FOOD PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE
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Jan 17, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El G-Fe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El G-Fe on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El G-Fe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El G-Fe.
Has El G-Fe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El G-Fe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El G-Fe 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 G-Fe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El G-Fe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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