What is Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant's health inspection score?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant last inspected?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant have?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant serve?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

Name: Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant
Address: 111 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 72

111 W ADAMS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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American•The Loop

Ranked #499 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

Location

111 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med8 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

39/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 41.6F-86.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S WHILE BEING IN USE.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY DURING INSPECTION.MANAGER CHANGED CONTAINERS AND NOW AT 50 PPM'S.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITTATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN & ON CEILING IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAR AREA ON CEILING AND DINING ROOM OF FLAGS HANGING FROM WALLS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/5/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH-IN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK-LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND ALUMINUM TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OVENS AT THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL FRYING AND COOKING AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE COOK LINE AREA, BETWEEN FRYING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing thermometer in prep cooler at main kitchen cook line, instructed to install.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Peeling paint noted at dish room room ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Ceiling light fixture at rear prep kitchen missing a shield, instructed to provide.

Base deductions−11 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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