ELLIE'S.

Chicago Health Dept

10701 S HALE AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, ETC.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 3

2019

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOODS DISPLAYED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED OVERHEAD PIPE SWEATING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER GRILL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184862 ON 7-20-18: 55-OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT COMPLETED, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE FORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BAKED GOODS FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE CLEAN AND EASLY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER THE 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 7

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED UNLABELED SEASONING CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT COFFEE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ALSO, OBSERVED DETACHED COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AT 1ST FLOOR. MANAGER ORDERED PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER STAIN AND HOLES/OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE GRILLS, ABOVE SHEVING UNITS, AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AFFECTED AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL HOLES. OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.

JUN 27

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS EGGS BEING STORED OUTSIDE NEXT TO GRILL ON PREP TABLE AT 57.8F & 58.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROX 8-LBS OF EGGS ($12.00), CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLWING PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT #1674226 , DATED 5-12-2016 STILL EXIST VIOLATION # 38- INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.

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MAY 12

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT/COVER ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEAL/PAINT ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MAKER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MAY 5

2016

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXTENDING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT/COVER ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WEST WALL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR REACH-IN COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND BEVERAGE PREP TABLE. SEAL/PAINT ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MAKER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 29

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST FIX THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 1ST FL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE REACH IN FREEZERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS ON THE 1ST FL.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

APR 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 10

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT AND BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM,AND BOTTOM CORNER AREAS.MUST REPAIR BOTH DOORS TO BE RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION,#32 STILL EXITS FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1151160/DATED 3/8/2013:NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STEPS GOING TO THE BASEMENT. NEED SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK.MUST CORRECT .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION # 29

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT WALL UNIT 1ST FLOOR ,MUST BE SEALED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIBLE DEBRIS THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE ARE,UNDER STAIRS,SHELVING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE ,AND FOOD EQUIPMENT,(CHAFERS),BOXES STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES ON SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER ,AND WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STEPS GOING TO THE BASEMENT. NEED SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL REAR WALL AND CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN WALL FAN. REPAIR WALL BEHIND MICROWAVE.

APR 26

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES (ST0RAGE SHELVES)TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT OVEN/PROOFER. GREASE/SMOKE ACCUMULATION NOTED ABOVE SAME ON WALL/CEILING. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE SAME EQUIPMENT WITH EXHAUST DUCT ABOVE ROOF LINE. TOILET ROOM WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

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