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Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

Bar

111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Aug 5, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

No thermometers in prep coolers, allowing unsafe food temperatures to go undetected.

Key Findings

  • Prep coolers lacked thermometers to monitor food temperatures.
  • Front door gap at bottom right corner could allow insects to enter.
  • Cutting boards were discolored with deep grooves and needed replacement.
  • Fryer cabinets, grill tables, and other equipment had grease and food debris buildup.

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 #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.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

8 violations
Jul 30, 2026Fail

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