What is EL Che Steakhouse & Bar's health inspection score?

EL Che Steakhouse & Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Che Steakhouse & Bar last inspected?

EL Che Steakhouse & Bar was last inspected on December 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Che Steakhouse & Bar have?

EL Che Steakhouse & Bar has 9 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Che Steakhouse & Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Che Steakhouse & Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

EL Che Steakhouse & Bar

Name: EL Che Steakhouse & Bar
Address: 845 W WASHINGTON BLVD, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 100

845 W WASHINGTON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/22/2025

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #27 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

845 W WASHINGTON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Non-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint2 Canvass

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK FRONT PANELS IN THE REAR DISHWASH PREP AREA HELD TOGETHER WITH BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF FAT AT 50.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2552384 DATED 3/2/2022: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/2/2022, REPORT #2552384. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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