Elephant + Vine

2315 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Elephant + Vine has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

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Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYERS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Apr 14, 2022

License

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elephant + Vine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elephant + Vine on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Elephant + Vine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elephant + Vine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elephant + Vine 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 + Vine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elephant + Vine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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