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Nail Salon · Chicago, IL

Etoile Nail Bar

2141 Elston Ave

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

May 6, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE AREA AND DESIGNATE THE UTILITY MOP SINK AS A MOP SINK ONLY.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.13--- MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR WIRE RACK DRAINAGE SHELVING ABOVE THE SINK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

4-301.16--- MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP/PREP SINK AT THE BAR AREA.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

: 5-402.12--- MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

License

Apr 28, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, REQUIRED DOCYUMENTATION OR SERVICE PROVIDE BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE AREA AND DESIGNATE THE UTILITY MOP SINK AS A MOP SINK ONLY.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR WIRE RACK DRAINAGE SHELVING ABOVE THE SINK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP/PREP SINK AT THE BAR AREA.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

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