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Elske

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 10, 2026

18

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 10, 2026

  1. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED UNDERNEATH PLUMBING PIPE/FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROPERLY SHIELD PIPE LINE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM UNDERNEATH
  2. #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS STORED IN CABINET UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM CABINET AND STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 10, 2026ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2019CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2018Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2018Suspected Food PoisoningPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2018Suspected Food PoisoningPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2018CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2016LicensePassRisk 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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Elske — questions

Did Elske pass its last health inspection?
Elske at 1350 W Randolph St was inspected on Feb 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Elske?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED UNDERNEATH PLUMBING PIPE/FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROPERLY SHIELD PIPE LINE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM UNDERNEATH
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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