What is Ella Elli's health inspection score?

Ella Elli has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ella Elli last inspected?

Ella Elli was last inspected on November 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ella Elli have?

Ella Elli has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ella Elli safe to eat at?

Yes, Ella Elli has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ella Elli serve?

Ella Elli serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ella Elli

Name: Ella Elli
Address: 1347-1353 W CORNELIA AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 87

1347-1353 W CORNELIA AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/18/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #229 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Nov 18, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 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.

Location

1347-1353 W CORNELIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN ON FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND A DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD SHELVES AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP ARE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON BAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD SHELVES AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP ARE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON BAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
NO SHELL FISH TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 3LB OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED IN ICE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WE OBSERVED MISSING MUSSELS FROM SAID BAG. SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE MAINTAIN WITH PRODUCT AND MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST MUSSEL IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG.INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. DISCARDED AND DENATURED MUSSELS.POUND 3, VALUE 18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF A MAIN BACKFLOW PRTEVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.KEEP FLOOR DRY

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAR, AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED MILK FILMY WATER INSIDE THE STEAMER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND SLIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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