Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE on .
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Latest inspection
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324641
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH THE NAME, DATE,AND TIME.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SEVICE COOLER
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324624
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F WHICH HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS . COOLER WILL BE TAGGED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 12LBS OF CHICKEN AT 58.6,4LBS OF HAM & CANADIAN BACON AT 66.3F, 7LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 66.8F AND 5LBS OF BEEF STRIPS AT 57.3F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 28LBS AND COST WAS $120.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEVRED SUCH AS, EGGS, HAM, CHICKEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH THE NAME, DATE,AND TIME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SEVICE COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134569
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
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134545
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: (7-38-005A) FOUND 20-POUNDS OF EGG WHITE IN A PREP COOLER AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER PROPERLY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT. (VALUE=$30.00)
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK INOPERABLE (WATER LINEIS SHUT-OFF); WASHERS AT ALL THE FAUCETS OF THE 3-COMP SINK & AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE HANDSINK ARE LEAKING ALSO, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT COVERS, EXTERIOR PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE, LIDS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS-DUE TO GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE COOK'S LINE, MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE, INCLUDING FOOD THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612517
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.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612508
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612501 ON 10/11/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE BROKEN CONCRETE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND THE DINING ROOM. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING AREAS. NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG WAS PROVIDED FOR THE NEW EXTERMINATION COMPANY THAT IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. A SERVICE REPORT FROM A-RID-A-PEST WAS PROVIDED FOR THE DATE OF 10/13/11 AND ONLY ADDRESSED THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. 27/01- In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT KEPT CLEAN. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR FROM BOTH RESTROOMS. RESTROOM FLOORS AND WALLS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE NEEDED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RESTROOMS. 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.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE COOK'S LINES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF OVENS AND PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE BROILER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA AND ALSO AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM. NO CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING. MUST SEAL THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612501
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE, TURKEY PATTIES AND LINKS STORED AT 84F-121F, SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 125F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, EGG YOLKS AT 65F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 50F, CHEESE AT 47F, BLACK BEANS AT 46F, AND HAM AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HUNG ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPTY BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND THE NON-WORKING RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE BASEMENT WALLS, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND DINING ROOM WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE SINK IS NOT USABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE SINK. WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. BOTH THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENTS ARE LEAKING WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A WORKING LOW TEMP. DISHWASHER TO WASH DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT KEPT CLEAN. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR FROM BOTH RESTROOMS. RESTROOM FLOORS AND WALLS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE NEEDED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RESTROOMS.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. 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.
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. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL SPICES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR. OBSERVED BAGELS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLERS AND BELOW THE MICROWAVE AT THE COOK'S LINE, TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE COOK'S LINES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF OVENS AND PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE BROILER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND ROUTE THE DRAIN LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN SO NO STANDING WATER POOLS ON THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DELIVERY CONVEYOR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA AND ALSO AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM. NO CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA LEAKING WATER FROM THE NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT PITCHED TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE SINK. MUST REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP (SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, ETC.). MUST REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
160308
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
160269
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.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
160263
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ARE ON AND OPERATING AND ARE AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT LOCATED UNDER WASTE PIPES. MUST RELOCATE TO AN AREA OF THE BASEMENT THAT IS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY OVERHEAD PIPES OR WASTE LINES OF ANY KIND.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND GARBAGE OUTSIDE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER NEEDS CLEANING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE,SODA DISPENCER AND THE ICED TEA MAKER. ALSO MUST VERIFY THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MAKERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM UNUSED WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT,MAINTAIN AND PROPERLY DESIGNATE NOT IN USE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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