ELEPHANT & CASTLE PUB & RESTAURANT

185 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. CanvassJan 2, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED DISH RACKS-COS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE HOT FOODS SECTION IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
2. CanvassJan 4, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD OF GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassJan 9, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • Large spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or dry clean surface.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 14, 2022

   0 infractions

5. ComplaintJan 12, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES FOUND AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. MAIN DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED TO 100PPM OF CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MAHCINE AT BAR REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
6. CanvassMar 2, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP DINKS PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A LID OR KEEP OFF PREP TABLES.
7. CanvassJun 17, 2020

   8 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • FOUND CLEAN DISHES STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN PREP COOLER ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CLUTTER (BOXES) IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND DRIED DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MENS & WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
8. ComplaintJun 27, 2019

   9 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT SIGN AND IN THE BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS FOR TWO CEILING UNITS ABOVE THE HOT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
9. CanvassMar 22, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassApr 4, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 18, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
12. CanvassAug 11, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows:, milk at 46.6F, sliced roast beef, at 45.3F, chicken at 44.9F, mgmt discarded product at once(approximate value $150.00, and 25 lbs approximately)citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.(walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F at time of inspection).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Found/observed rear exit/entrance kitchen doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, heed detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and doors in bsmt banquet room not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning, dirt removed.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under sinks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 16, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
14. CanvassOct 9, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ON THE MOST LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/16/2015.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
15. ComplaintAug 28, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY SINK STOPPER ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER ONES.
16. CanvassJun 9, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT 52.4F, CHICKEN TOO CLOSE TO COOK LINE HEAT SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN COVER IN WALK-IN NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
17. CanvassOct 11, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE GRILL AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE SALAD STATION AND BY THE OTHER PREP COOLER BY THE REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP. SINK.
18. License Re-InspectionNov 15, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
19. LicenseSep 27, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 35 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. ALSO MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MSDS SHEETS, DIAGRAM/MAP OF BAIT STATION, COPY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICIAN'S LICENSE)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN PREP (FRY)COOLER ON MAIN SERVICE LINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.