Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2012, Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 26, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant's record stops at Jun 26, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KICTHEN ALONG THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER AT THE DIPPER WELL OR DISCONTINUE SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM ON THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 5, 2014
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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS: SIDE DOOR TO OUTSIDE PATIO, SIDE DOOR TO THE HOTEL AND THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ELIMINATE OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KICTHEN ALONG THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER AT THE DIPPER WELL OR DISCONTINUE SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM ON THE PREMISES.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP LIN COOLERS. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FISH AT 44.4F, HAMBURGERS AT 45.4F, STEAK AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 49.6F, FISH BITES AT 50.1F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48.5F, CHEESE AT 45.8F, RANCH DRESSING AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH $210. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CHANGE THEIR GLOVES AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION.
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Aug 16, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST REPLACED. GREASE TRAPS SHOW EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON THE BASE & AT THE TOP, MUST ADDRESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLER AT COOK'S LINE, GLASSWARE SHELVES AT BAR, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER FAUCET TO THE RIGHT OF DISHMACHINE IS LEAKING, MUST FIX. DRIP PAN IN SMALL COOLER ACROSS STOVE IS CLOOGED, MUST FIX ALSO.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY FOODHANDLER WITH A BEARD OF MORE THAN 1-INCH LENGTH MUST HAVE A BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant on file is from Jun 26, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
Has Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elephant & Castle Pub Restaurant have averaged around three 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 Pub Restaurant 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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