Restaurant inspections / Bakery
European Classic
5930 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60646 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 13, 2025
20
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 13, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Recent Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Recent Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 1, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 9, 2010 | Tag Removal | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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European Classic — questions
- Did European Classic pass its last health inspection?
- European Classic at 5930 N Elston Ave was inspected on Mar 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at European Classic?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 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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