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ELI'S CHEESECAKE

(Also Known As: ELI'S CHEESECAKE CHICAGO (T1 B9))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

License #: 34224

15
Total Inspections
12
Passed
1
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 26, 2025 Inspection

March 26, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE A...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 19, 2024 Inspection

April 19, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 24, 2023 Inspection

May 24, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR DIS...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 4, 2022 Inspection

November 4, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKTO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 15, 2019 Inspection

April 15, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 7, 2018 Inspection

June 7, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 10, 2017 Inspection

May 10, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no thermometers in the rear refrigeration units. Instructed to install and maintain.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 5, 2016 Inspection

October 5, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN DISHES STORED IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 30, 2015 Inspection

October 30, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINLINE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 30, 2014 Inspection

June 30, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE CABINETS AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURF...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 25, 2013 Inspection

July 25, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR RAILINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT FRONT DISPL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 29, 2012 Inspection

August 29, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PR...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 8, 2011 Inspection

November 8, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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