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ELI'S GRAB-N-GO

6652 S LANGLEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ELI'S GRAB-N-GO has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 22, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 10, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times on April 22, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 22, 2011. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2011. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2011. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 10 LBS OF RAW EGGS, 15 LBS OF CHEESE, 6 LBS OF A VARIETY OF SAUCES, 40 LBS RAW CHICKEN, 20 LBS OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70.1 - 60.1 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 91 LBS, VALUE $200 DOLLARS. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. REFRIGERATION UNI WAS WORKING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CITATION #70476-17
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR OF RESTAURANT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE PEELING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM HOOD VENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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. REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS, OLD GREASE TRAP, PLASTIC TUBS FILLED WITH WATER, CARDBOARD, PALLETS ETC FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES INCLUDING COMPRESSOR ROOM. REMOVE WOOD FROM BEHIND DUMPSTERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM IN REAR.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    12 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS OPERATION. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO VERIFY THAT IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURES. (MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ANY WASTE LINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN) MUST ALSO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY PROPER TEMPERATURES.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND ALL FOUR SIDES.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO COLLECT WASTE GREASE. (INSRUCT WASTE COMPANY TO PLACE YOUR BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF THAT GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE BEING SHARED WITH ADJACENT BUSINESS)
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD DOOR FRAMES AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ENCASE PIPES LOCATED ABOVE REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL. MUST PROVIDE DOORS FOR SMALL PREP COOLER. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. MUST PAINT CONCRETE FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM WHERE MISSING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES BEHIND TOILET BOWL AND UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND EXPOSED BRICKS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO STORE ALL DRY GOODS,CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND FOODS ITEMS. REMOVE BRICKS AND OTHER CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.

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