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ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE

5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640108

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.12 OBSERVED KETTLE TOO LARGE TO FIT IN ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472856

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN DISREPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2463410 ISSUED ON 12-07-2020. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE FOOD PREP LINE SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. (ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463707

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE FOOD PREP LINE SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN DISREPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463410

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF THEIR GLOVES AND PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES TO PREPARE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INFORM EMPLOYEES WHEN HAND WASHING IS NECESSARY. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE FOOD PREP LINE SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND SCRUB PADS STORED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND NOT TO STORE ANY UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT IN THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE END OF THE FOOD PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN DISREPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268683

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING ON FOOD PREPARATION LINE DO NOT WASH HANDS AS AND WHEN REQUIRED . OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT LOCATED ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES .PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268292

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON FOOD PREP AREA HANDLED AND CRACKED RAW EGGS WITH BARE HANDS THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT FOOD PANCAKES AND COOKED EGGS WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING THEM BETWEEN PROCEDURES.MUST WASH HANS EVERY TIME CHANGING FOOD HANDLING PROCEDURES TO VOID AND PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010)CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING ON FOOD PREPARATION LINE DO NOT WASH HANDS AS AND WHEN REQUIRED . OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT LOCATED ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES .PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT COOKED CHICKEN MEAT AND HAM WAS STORE IN PLASTIC BAG IN SINGLE CONTAINER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . MAST STORE SEPARATELY DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS TO VOID POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THAT COOKED GROUND SAUSAGE PORK MEAT IS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT INTERIOR TEMPERATURE 85 F.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1.5 LB VALUE $35.00 .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 .PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #22

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THAT COOKED CUT CHICKEN MEAT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 50 F , AND CUT HAM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 48 F ARE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. 7 LBS OF HAM AND 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. VALUE AROUND $ 150.00 .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH UNDER COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT PLASTIC BAG OF UNOPENED LETTUCE WAS STORED ON TOP OF CLEAN WASHED LETTUCE. MUST REMOVE AND HANDLE AND STORE FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY (WATCH) WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN HANDS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS OPENED AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH TO THE POINT THAT CONTAINER CAN'T BE COVERED PROPERLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ELECTRICAL ROOM WAS USED AS STORAGE FOR UNUSED ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE OR RAISE OF THE FLOOR TO VOID PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BAKERY OVEN AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116348

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104888

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP AND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FOUND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR.----------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES OR RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES.-----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088326

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR.----------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES OR RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES.-----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967156

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: found raw turkey and raw beef patties stored above ice cream in the walk in freezer. Also found raw turkey patties stored above beef in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with highest final temperature required on bottom and ready to eat items on top. Facility corrected during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door coffee counter cooler and on the prep area 3 door coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor in the corner of the prep area, near the waffle station, to have standing water. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt on the walls throughout the server station. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a small leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear hair restraints while working.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609482

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER-TIRAMISU AT 50.3F, CHEESECAKE 49.2F, 49.8F, AND 54.6F, AND RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 64.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS-FOODHANDLER MAKING SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS AND FOODHANDLERS GRABBING COOKED BACON AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OPERATOR PLACED TONGS, UTENSILS, AND GLOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BREADS FOR CUSTOMERS TO GRAB AND GO UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH NAME, DATE, AND INGREDIENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY FASHION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482906

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE LINE AT SAID UNIT SUCH IT DRAINS ONTO DRAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED A PAN OF ICE AND MELTED WATER STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAKERY/SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR ICE OR USE ICE BIN, MOST HAVE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE SUCH DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (this violation was observed on 7-28-15)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482883

Location recorded for this inspection · ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE · 5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE 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: NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE LINE AT SAID UNIT SUCH IT DRAINS ONTO DRAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED A PAN OF ICE AND MELTED WATER STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAKERY/SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR ICE OR USE ICE BIN, MOST HAVE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE SUCH DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (this violation was observed on 7-28-15)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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