Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
El G-Fe
4820 S Cicero Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Fail
Most recent result
Aug 14, 2026
27
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 14, 2026
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF SHRIMP IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618605 DATED:6/4/25 NOT CORRECTED; #55-MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.#57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE#58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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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El G-Fe — questions
- Did El G-Fe pass its last health inspection?
- El G-Fe at 4820 S Cicero Ave was inspected on Aug 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at El G-Fe?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF SHRIMP IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5L
- 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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