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Graham Elliot

217 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Graham Elliot has been inspected five times since 2010. On Oct 11, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Graham Elliot dates to Oct 11, 2013.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Graham Elliot's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS OF SEVERL FOOD ITEMS ( MEATS AND CHEESES )THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED IN FACILITY WITHOUT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR APPROVAL GUIDLINES. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
16
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, MUST KEEP ALL FOODS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKETS AND HEADS STORED TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SANITIZING TEST STRIPS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL TYPES OF SANITIZERS USED ON PREMISES (QUATS, IODIDNE). CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE RE-SEALED. BOTTOM GASKET OF BAR COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN GUARDS, CONDENSERS OR COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE BETWEEN THE COFFEE STATION & KITCHEN ENTRY WAY MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. 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.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
34
95
Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 dust build up on prep coolers condensers. Must clean and maintain equipment also must clean interior of ice machine.
33
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. Must clean floor under and around bulk containers in prep area.
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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. Handwash bowl draining slowly by dishmachine. Must repair and maintain sink.
38
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 thermometers inside bar cooler and walk in coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Graham Elliot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Graham Elliot on file is from Oct 11, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Graham Elliot?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Graham Elliot.

Has Graham Elliot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Graham Elliot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Graham Elliot 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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