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Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

Bar

111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Jul 30, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Approximately 50+ live flies observed throughout facility, including food prep and storage areas.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 50 or more live small flies found flying around dining room, prep area, dish washing, bar, staff toilet, and basement; pest control service required.
  • Hand sink in staff men's toilet room has a slow drain that needs repair or replacement.
  • Prep coolers on main line lack thermometers for temperature monitoring.
  • Front door has a gap at bottom right corner that could allow insects to enter.

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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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 5, 2026.

Aug 5, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Jul 30, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 29, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations