Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant

July 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA AT 81.5F AND CUSTOMER'S MEN'S TOILET ROOM FIRST SINK AT 75.4F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AS I OBSERVED SEVERAL TIMES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. CUT LETTUCE-49.3F.8LBS. SPRING MIX-58.0F.0.5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-57.6F.1LBS. COLESLAW-53.8F. 0.5LBS. TARTA SAUCE-48.4F. 0.5LBS.AOLI SAUCE-58.0F.0.5LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE-49.9F.INSIDE OF PREP & LETTUCE COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX.19LBS.$85.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LETTUCE PREP COOLER AT 60.0F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.(SHAKERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUNG,ON WALLS, PICTURES,CEILINGS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,PREP,DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS,STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT,SODA ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE DISHES ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST AND INSECTS FROM BEING INSIDE OF PLATES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK TO HOLD WATER.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT BREEZE WAY BEVERAGE STATION NEAR BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER. • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET. • MUST CLEAN STANDING GREASY WATER FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINETS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 2, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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