What is EL G-fe's health inspection score?

EL G-fe has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL G-fe last inspected?

EL G-fe was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL G-fe have?

EL G-fe has 33 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL G-fe safe to eat at?

EL G-fe has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL G-fe

Name: EL G-fe
Address: 4820 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 76

4820 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

12 basic

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
LIQUOR STORAGE STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT . INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED VARIOUS LIDS AND UTENSILS STORED IN SOILED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS LIDS AND UTENSILS STORED IN SOILED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE FOR REPAIR DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FLAVORED SYRUP STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 197.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FLAVORED SYRUP STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550091 ON 2-22-22:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN MALE AND FEMALE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED SEWAGE LINE PIPES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS. 47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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