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ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE

101 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150910

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995395

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS, SAUSAGE AND COOKED VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE FROM WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ON COOKING LINE ABOVE SALAD STATION. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ON EAST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAK UNDER SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN COOKING AREA. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632298

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT COOK LINE MULTI-TASKING AND HANDLING RAW SHELL EGGS THEN WENT TO CHANGE GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND IN BETWEEN TASKS AND WHEN CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES AND WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AT THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND REMOVE CARD BOARD LINERS INSIDE THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER AND HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REPAIR OPENING AT CEILING INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ALSO,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON CEILING AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SOUP STATION AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566725

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566607

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON TO THE FLOOR WHEN DISH WASHER IS RUNNING AND STOPS WHEN DISH WASHER IS NOT RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562109

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 64.2F, CHEESE 45.1F, LIQUID EGGS 58.2F, CHICKEN 62.5F, HAM 47.7F, CORN BEEF HASH 53.4F, HAM 46.7F, POTATOES 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 373 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $266.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES- NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR, DOWN TO THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER OPENING DOORS OF COOLERS THEN BACK TO THE KITCHEN TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. WHEN THEY FINALLY CHANGED THEIR GLOVES THEY DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AT ANY TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS WHENEVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-038-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPES AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE WOMENS BATH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501603

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501394

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1491011 ON 7/28/14 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1498166

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES STORED IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 122.5F. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 70.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 155# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE A WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THEIR HANDS AND THEN USE THE SAME CLOTH TO CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INSIDE OF A COOKING PAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND PROHIBITING USE OF A COMMON TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND STORAGE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1491011 ON 7/28/14 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER. 35/01 - REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. 36/01 - REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE. REMOVE THE LEAVES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE CONVEYOR LINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEMENT BLOCK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE HANDSINK OF THE BATHROOM WHICH IS NO LONGER USED. REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491011

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1490745 ON 7/18/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABANDONED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF PRODUCE IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE PREP COOLER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SUMP PUMP DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SUMP PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT WATER IS PUMPED OUT OF THE DRAINS. MUST EXTEND THE DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490745

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES: CUT FRUIT (WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE) AT 57.9F, CHICKEN AT 57.2F, SHELL EGGS AT 78.2F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 86.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 58.6F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, CUT TOMATOES AT 44.6F, EGG WHITES AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS UNTIL EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA AND ABANDONED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF PRODUCE IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AREA AND REMOVED THE GARBAGE AT MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/18/13 WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUTSOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE PREP COOLER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391332

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 101 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.) ALSO, FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOWER LEVEL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

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