Elis Ark

1843 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2020
100
Score
Low Risk

Elis Ark appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2018. Elis Ark was last inspected on Sep 22, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Elis Ark's record stops at Sep 22, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

Elis Ark's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: PREMISES COLD HOLDING (FREEZER) NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCLOSE AREA BETWEEN FRONT PREP COUNTER AND CONSUMER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF DUMPSTER SERVICE. NO CITATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elis Ark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elis Ark on file is from Sep 22, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elis Ark?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elis Ark.

Has Elis Ark's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elis Ark have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elis Ark means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.