Did Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant at 111 W Adams St was inspected on Aug 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

111 W Adams St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 5, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 5, 2026

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA .
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 5, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2012	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant — questions

Did Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant at 111 W Adams St was inspected on Aug 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE 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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