Elenis Cafe

1250 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Elenis Cafe has been inspected five times since 2010. Elenis Cafe was last inspected on Oct 28, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Elenis Cafe since Oct 28, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Elenis Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Sep 24, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 21, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION.A WRITTEN LOG BOOK IS REQUIRED WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE MOP SINK ROOM,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Sep 2, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elenis Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elenis Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elenis Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elenis Cafe.

Has Elenis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elenis Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elenis Cafe 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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