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E-Elements

1356 W Lake St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 27, 2026

3

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 27, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 27, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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E-Elements — questions

Did E-Elements pass its last health inspection?
E-Elements at 1356 W Lake St was inspected on Apr 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at E-Elements?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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