Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9)
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CHEESECAKES STORED INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKTO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.---------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (INSIDE CABINET) IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.---------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in the rear refrigeration units. Instructed to install and maintain.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN DISHES STORED IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS ABOVE/BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND SOME LITTER UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINETS AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE RRACH-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR RAILINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER DOOR NOT TIGHTLY CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO FIX/ SEAL GAP
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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. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 5, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9)?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9).
Has Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) 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 Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eli's Cheesecake Chicago (T1 B9) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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