What is Elia's health inspection score?

Elia has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Elia last inspected?

Elia was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elia have?

Elia has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elia safe to eat at?

Elia has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Elia

Name: Elia
Address: 1938-1940 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 81

1938-1940 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #246 of 583 in Wicker Park

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

Mar

Jul 2023

2 inspections

7 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Aug 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med

5 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( Chicken, lamb...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
There is a broken drain pipe at one of the hand-wash sinks in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand soap provided at prep kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Both low temp dish washing machines not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at final rinse. Instructed to provide proper final rinse sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found 10 lbs of cooked rice at 87.3f on kitchen prep table, 10lbs of Hummus at 51.3 in walk-in cooler. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discard valued at $70.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR WITH A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISHES WERE FOUND IN SAID DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #2579137 DATED 7-27-2023 BLOCKED BY PREVIOUS REPORT. SUMMARY UNABLE TO BE VIEWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY IS PLACED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AND CAN BE VIEWED PUBLICLY. NEW SUMMARY ISSUED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED INSIDE OF ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER, OVEN, AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2578794 DATED 7/19/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High1 Med5 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

20/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY SUPPLIED HANDWASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 3 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MUSSELS ON THE MENU AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING AND VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL BEING GRANTED A VARIANCE BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION 29.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA: SHRIMP AT 46.5F, CHICKEN AT 60.9F, AND SALMON AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED INSIDE OF ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER, OVEN, AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2320812 DATED 10/31/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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