Eleven City Diner

1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Eleven City Diner has 26 inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

Eleven City Diner's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 170F. ALSO NOTED SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIP SHOWING THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES IN DISH MACHINE DID NOT REACH 160F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110F - 115F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 1 LB AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, LIVER ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 54 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 10 LBS $80. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE (PERSON PROVIDED A COPY) WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE (PERSON PROVIDED A COPY). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY INADEQUATELY COOLING TCS FOODS (BEEF BRISKET). OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF BRISKET INSIDE OF TWO PANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-51F DURING THE INSPECTION, DATE ON THE PRODUCT STICKER STATED 4/10, MANAGER STATES THE PRODUCT WAS MADE YESTERDAY AND THEN PUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO COOL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL TCS FOODS WITHIN A 6 HOUR TIME FRAME (FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS) BY USING PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS ICE BATH OR PORTIONING THE FOOD INTO SMALLER PANS THAT ALLOW FOR PROPER COOLING WITHIN A 6 HOUR TIME FRAME, ONCE PRODUCT ADEQUATELY REACHES 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS THEN THE TCS FOOD SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 LBS OF COOKED BRISKET VALUED AT $270. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF BURGERS, EGGS). THE FACILITY UTILIZES A SINGLE ASTREK FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFERING TO PRICE AND SOME BEEF AND EGG ITEMS MISSING A DISCLOSURE SYMBOL. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE SYMBOL TO REFER TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE SYMBOL FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MILK DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA ON THE PREP LINE OR TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS IN REAR PREP WARE WASHING ARE. FINAL RINSE A 140 DEGREES F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT ROAST BEEF FIVE POUND PAN OF AT 52.4-56.7 DEGREES F INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DRAWER IN FRONT PREP AREA (COOK LINE) AND 1 TWO POUND PAN READY TO EAT COOKED PORK SAUSAGE 56.6 DEGREES F ON COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA (COOK LINE). COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 7 POUNDS $150.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WASH SOLUTION AT 140 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION MUST BE AT 160 DEGREES F AND MAINTAIN FOR WASH SOLUTION CYCLE. . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND PLATE COOKED READY TO EAT SAUSAGE, BACON, EGGS AND POTATO WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE FRONT PREP AREA (COOK LINE TO GO ORDER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2200281 PERFORMED ON 7/30/2018 VIOLATION #57 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED TURKEY,CHICKEN, PASTA, ROAST BEEF, SAUSAGE, CHARIZO, PORK, STEWS, SOUPS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD REQUIREMENTS, MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.FACILITY PRINT MENU CORRECTION ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR SIGNATURE FOR REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES OF FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING HEAVILY SCORED WOOD BOWLS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR IN HOUSE MADE SALADS. BOWLS ARE NOT FOOD SAFE/ FOOD GRADE, DESIGNED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS( NOT SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN). MUST UTILIZE FOOD GRADE EASY TO CLEAN WARES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink with lemons in the basin. Observed utensils stored in hand sink in dish area. Instructed may not use hand sinks for any other use other than washing hands. Instructed hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Operator removed all items from hand sinks during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt and sticky liquid build up on floor of bar under soda gun area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed soda gun holster in bar area does not have drain hose (contents of soda gun holster are spilling onto floor). Must provide hose that runs directly to floor drain from holster. Must maintain same.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OVEN AND DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OLD FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SEAL AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE UPPER WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT ARE TOO BIG TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR GET A DISH WASHING MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE UTENSILS FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 31, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNCOVERD AND FACING UPWARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER DISH ROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRAINER BASKETS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE BACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Feb 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A DARK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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May 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL NOZZLES AND DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN ALL FLLOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALL TO THE TOP OF THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE. AKA TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE. MUST INSTALL OR REMOVE MACHINE.
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Aug 28, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UNDER 3-COMP. SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. FAUCET IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE PIPE ON THE BAR 3-COMP. SINK.
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Feb 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS/MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH RACKS.
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Aug 4, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE.
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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. BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 15, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS ALONG PREP COOKLINE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor inside walk inn cooler in poor repair.
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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. Found floors not clean at rear preparation areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(DUST BUILDUP)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eleven City Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eleven City Diner on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eleven City Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eleven City Diner.

Has Eleven City Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eleven City Diner have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eleven City Diner 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 Eleven City Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eleven City Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.