Elephant & Castle

185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Jul 27, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Elephant & Castle has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 27, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 27, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up two times.

Elephant & Castle's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 27, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: ICE BIN NOT CLEAN AT THE BACK END AT SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 14, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

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. FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK PUSH FAUCET NOT SATING ON FOR MORE THAN 3 SECONDS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT STAYS ON FOR LONGER TIME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elephant & Castle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elephant & Castle on file is from Jul 27, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elephant & Castle?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elephant & Castle.

Has Elephant & Castle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Elephant & Castle have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elephant & Castle 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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