⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EUROPEAN CLASSIC

5930 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646

Type: Bakery

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Ohare

License #: 1139389

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2025 Inspection

March 13, 2025• Recent Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2025 Inspection

March 12, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2024 Inspection

March 5, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLU...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2023 Inspection

June 7, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2022 Inspection

August 12, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCH AND WALL PLATE VERY BUMPY AND DIRTY ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS....(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2021 Inspection

July 6, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2019 Inspection

April 24, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2017 Inspection

August 29, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2017 Inspection

February 2, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2016 Inspection

April 19, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2015 Inspection

March 6, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2014 Inspection

April 3, 2014• Recent Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SECOND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE STAINLES...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2014 Inspection

March 28, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2013 Inspection

February 15, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2012 Inspection

July 31, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of storage racks/shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2011 Inspection

December 1, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2011 Inspection

January 26, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found food...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2010 Inspection

August 9, 2010• Tag Removal• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, sinks, utensils and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instruc...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2010 Inspection

July 28, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Front cooler not maintaining proper temperature while storing foods and condiments. Found front display cooler at 60.3 F, while in use storing ...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections