Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

July 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN PROCEEDED TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AND PLACED ON SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION NOW IS READING AT 100.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED POTATOES AT 110.5F IN FRYER BASKET .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS.$20.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. RAW FISH-48.8F DATED 7/28/26.5LBS. RAW CHICKEN-48.2F.1LBS. DICED HAM-50.0F.4LBS. CUT LETTUCE-54.9F AND 3LBS. CUT MIXED GREENS-48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.18LBS.$170.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 58.8F AND LETTUCE PREP COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,PICTURES IN DINING ROOM,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREA,MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT (LIQUOR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK/ELECTRICAL PANELS).RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/29/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2026: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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