Eleni's Cafe

1301 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Eleni's Cafe four times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Eleni's Cafe is from Nov 3, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Eleni's Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE STORAGE RACKS (WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED) IN THE PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 24, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jul 31, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light bulbs in the food prep area must be shielded.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eleni's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eleni's Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Eleni's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eleni's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eleni's 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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