185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
The LoopTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Dishwasher handled dirty and clean dishes without washing hands between tasks, multiple times.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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)
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)
Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 88% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 6, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.