Elizabeth Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2022
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Inspectors have visited Elizabeth Restaurant 20 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Elizabeth Restaurant dates to Aug 29, 2022.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “variance obtained for specialized processing methods”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE INSIDE WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Aug 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS NOT DATED WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE THE SHELLFISH TAGS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. OBSERVED MIXERS AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER METHODS TO PROTECT FOOD BEING PREPARED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN APPROVED SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER BARRIER TO PREVENT FOOD FROM BEING CONTAMINATED BY THE PUBLIC. THERE IS A CUSTOMER TABLE SET UP AGAINST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST THE FOOD PREP AREA TO USE THE WASHROOMS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS NOT DATED WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE THE SHELLFISH TAGS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR FERMENTED AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES FERMENTS THEIR OWN KOMBUCHA TEA IN THE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE/STORAGE/PREP AREA AND ALSO HAS VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE SAME AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR PREPARE FOODS MADE WITH A SPECIAL PROCESS WITHOUT A HACCP APPROVAL AND OR VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH ON THE PREMISES FOR FOODS THAT ARE VACUUM PACKAGED AND FERMENTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE PREPARING OR SERVING THESE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BBQ SMOKERS AND A BARREL STYLE BBQ GRILL SET UP ON THE ROOFTOP OF THE RESTAURANT OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR FROM THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE ROOFTOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE SURFACE UTENSIL TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352602 ON 12/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES. 58 - ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. OBSERVED MIXERS AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 31, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2069712 DATED 7/11/17. #38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND ATTACED IT TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS, PANS,DISHES, PLATES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING COURSE.
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Jul 11, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZEGUARD BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS AREAS,MUST BE BETTER AFFIXED TO PROPERLY SECURE/STABLE SNEEZEGUARD BARRIER AND REMOVE PAPERCLIPS BETWEEN EACH SNEEZEGUARD BARRIER ALSO,THE FRAMING IS RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA ARE DIRTY,DARKENED MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,WE OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD AND UTENSILS PROTECTION WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS. NO SEPARATION OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS AREAS, SUCH AS ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. PREMISES HAS LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LICENSE, WHICH REQUIRES MEN AND WOMEN TO HAVE ACCESS TO TOILET FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER/PROTECTION BETWEEN AREAS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LONG STEM BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES FOR CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA ARE DIRTY,DARKENED MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA ARE DIRTY,DARKENED MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F.AT THIS TIME, IS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM BASES,EGGS,MILKS ETC. THE RERIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED RAW EGGS AT 47.1F,ICE CREAM BASES 53.2F,MILKS AT 48.6F ETC. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,WE OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD AND UTENSILS PROTECTION WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS. NO SEPARATION OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS AREAS, SUCH AS ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. PREMISES HAS LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LICENSE, WHICH REQUIRES MEN AND WOMEN TO HAVE ACCESS TO TOILET FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER/PROTECTION BETWEEN AREAS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS (MICE DROPPINGS).OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR SPICE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNER FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND SEAL MOUSE HOLE AT NORTH/WEST CORNER OF SAID ROOM,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES ON PREP AREA SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LONG STEM BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES FOR CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SLIGHT DUST ACCUMULATION AT CEILING AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE COMPUTER WORK STATION(STORAGE AREA).
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Aug 19, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR DAILY,
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May 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD AND UTENSILS PROTECTION. NO SEPARATION OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS AREAS, SUCH AS ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. PREMISES HAS LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LICENSE, WHICH REQUIRES MEN AND WOMEN TO HAVE ACCESS TO TOILET FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER/PROTECTION BETWEEN AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLERS/CHEST FREEZER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOM(MEN AND WOMEN). NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK, OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
5 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.Exposed raw wood by front counter shall be repair, sealed.
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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.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 18, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2010
License
11 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. DISPOSE UNLABLED FROZEN MEATS IN REAR CHEST FREEZER FROM PREVIOUS OWNER.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AT 15 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 0 DEGREES OR BELOW.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR. PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED WITH GARBAGE FLOWING FROM SAME. MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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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. RUST AT BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR. REMOVE AND REPAINT. REPAIR DOOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.
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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. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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. PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE SPRAY FOAM BETWEEN HANDSINK AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IF NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR 3 DOOR COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS.
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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. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THREADS. NO HOSE USE ALLOWED.
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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 PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elizabeth Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elizabeth Restaurant on file is from Aug 29, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elizabeth Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Elizabeth Restaurant.
Has Elizabeth Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elizabeth Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elizabeth 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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