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Element

233 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
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Last inspected: Jun 5, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Element four times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Element's record stops at Jun 5, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

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

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLES OF JUICES STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD THE BOTTLES FOR SALE IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
95
May 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND A DOG IN FACILITY THAT WAS NOT MARKED AS A SERVICE DOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO ALLOW LIVE ANIMALS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OTHER THAN SERVICE DOGS WITH PROPER TAGS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.
13
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
86
Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD DISPLAY CASE AT JUICE BAR HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMP. OF 45F, MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP. AT 40F OR BELOW.
2
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF SUCH.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM WASTE WATER LINES.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN/AIR GAP UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK, MUST FIX.
38
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element on file is from Jun 5, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Element's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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