Elina's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF CRUSHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2. Sep 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     Deli cups not air dried properly after washing, Instructed to air dry before stacking.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Inadequate light intensity in basement walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lights.

3. Aug 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jul 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED 2 BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED OUTDOOR PATIO BAR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

5. May 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Apr 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 24, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOUND PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING INSIDE OF HOOD LOCATED OVER FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT 3 OUT OF 3 UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND BROKEN TILES UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BACK PATIO AREA: 3 COMP SINK, ICE HOLDER, HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.