Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2021
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill stretching back to 2010. On Apr 9, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill since Apr 9, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ACCESSIBLE IN THE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (PASTA, BREAD, CRUMBS ETC)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE AND SCRAPER STORED BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MAGNETIC RACK OR KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (LEFT) WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 6, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL CONDENSER COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (D) PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT ARE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN HAND SINK NEXT TO SHELVING STORING CLEAN KITCHEN MULTI-USE PANS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN HAS A TORN GASKET AT THE LEFT DOOR WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the saute 2 door cooler in the kitchen to have a torn gasket on the left door. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN CABINET IN THE SERVER STATION WITH COFFEE SPLATTER. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE BASEMENT CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE BAR HAND SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS OR REPAIR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL LIQUOR BOTTLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS, OVENS, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOLER UNDER GRILL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION DUCT IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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May 7, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Apr 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Jun 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK FOODS CONTAINERS DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING INSIDE BAR COOLER WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOO STORAGE AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE KITCHEN.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves in basement not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets wait station not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIght bulbs under exhaust hood not working. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to storage rack in prep area not maintained. Instructed to install shield next to sink.
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Apr 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST ON THE GREASE B0X IN THE BASEMENT AND THE RUSTED DOOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD AND SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ADJUST THE TRHESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2021. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill.
Has Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elliott's Seafood and Chop House Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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