Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
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Across the available record, Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED DISH RACKS-COS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE HOT FOODS SECTION IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD OF GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Large spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or dry clean surface.
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Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES FOUND AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. MAIN DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED TO 100PPM OF CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MAHCINE AT BAR REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP DINKS PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A LID OR KEEP OFF PREP TABLES.
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN DISHES STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN PREP COOLER ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MENS & WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER (BOXES) IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT SIGN AND IN THE BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS FOR TWO CEILING UNITS ABOVE THE HOT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 22, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows:, milk at 46.6F, sliced roast beef, at 45.3F, chicken at 44.9F, mgmt discarded product at once(approximate value $150.00, and 25 lbs approximately)citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.(walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F at time of inspection).
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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/observed rear exit/entrance kitchen doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, heed detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and doors in bsmt banquet room not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning, dirt removed.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under sinks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
4 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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ON THE MOST LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/16/2015.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Aug 28, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY SINK STOPPER ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER ONES.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT 52.4F, CHICKEN TOO CLOSE TO COOK LINE HEAT SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE GRILL AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE SALAD STATION AND BY THE OTHER PREP COOLER BY THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Nov 15, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 27, 2012
License
4 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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 35 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. ALSO MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MSDS SHEETS, DIAGRAM/MAP OF BAIT STATION, COPY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICIAN'S LICENSE)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN PREP (FRY)COOLER ON MAIN SERVICE LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant.
Has Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant 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 Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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