Replay/Elixir
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Replay/Elixir has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Mar 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Replay/Elixir is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (REPLAY AND ELIXIR BAR)
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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 INSIDE THE (BASEMENT) BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR (REPLAY SIDE)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUID-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS PREP/COOKING AREA (FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REPLAY BAR AREA AND IN ELIXIR BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 23, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BY WALL AND COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: KITCHENWARE USED FOR OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.INVERT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE GENDER WASHROOM AT EAST SITE OF DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Jun 29, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELER IN CUP STORED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNDER RUNNING CONTINUOUS WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT MISSING ON CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF GRABBING READY TO EAT SPINACH WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED CHEF TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN FAR EAST CORNERS OF BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) ALL DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZATION. DISH MACHINE WAS RESTORED TO 100 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 NOTED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE FROM THE AIR CONDITION UNIT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING ONTO THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REDIRECT DRAIN PIPE ONTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE BELOW THE HANDRAIL AND TO THE FRONT OF THE PAPER DISPENSER. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE ELIXIR BAR AND THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SMALL DAIRY COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F WITH MILK AT 50.5F. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 61.5F WITH CHICKEN AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE DAIRY COOLER APPROXIMATELY 1LB MILK AT 50.5F, 1 LB HALF AND HALF AT 50F. IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 51.8F, SHRIMP AT 46.8F, COOKED RIBS AT 46.4F, TURKEY AT 47.1, ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 17 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $54.00 . ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE BARTENDER WAS SERVING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS DINING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND ON ALL ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE ELIXIR BAR AND THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE. MUST NOT USE TAPE OR STRING AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, CATCH BASIN INSIDE THE JUICER MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE ELIXIR BAR WITH DEBRIS FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SAME BAR DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS BEHIND BAR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AV ROOM IN BASEMENT. WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO, THE CEILING VENT COVER IS MISSING IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE END OF THE FOOD LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CHIPS AND OLIVE OIL IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Sep 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED A BRAND NEW REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, 70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE LUNCHES WERE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT CDPH(312) 746-4240, OR EMAIL TO cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR A TAG REMOVAL. OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT INCLUDING A WALK-IN COOLER, REACHIN-IN FREEZER, AND A COLD-HOLDING UNIT WERE ALL UNDER 40F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS A FULL KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS UNDER 40F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE SODA GUN HOLSTER. MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THERE WILL BE A DETAIL CLEANING BEFORE THE FACILITY OPENS. SODA GUN HOLSTERS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Replay/Elixir last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Replay/Elixir on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Replay/Elixir?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Replay/Elixir.
Has Replay/Elixir's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Replay/Elixir have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Replay/Elixir 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 Replay/Elixir inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Replay/Elixir is inspected around two times per year on average.
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