ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE.
5308-5312 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
14 of 28 inspections passed, 7 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 22 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 162025PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE HANDWASHING SINK .
SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA(RED, GREEN IN COLOR) WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,THROUGHOUT.
SEVERAL BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT AND BY THE DOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
PROVIDE LID AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE STATION.
DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.REMOVE GREASE.
SEAL SLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT COFFEE AREA. REPLACE BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP
DETAIL CLEANING IS REQUIRED UNDER THE SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER THE SINKS AND INSIDE THE CABINETS OF UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINKS,KEEP FLOORS DRY,AND FREE OF DEBRIS,GREASE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INCLUDING EGGS, CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE PREPARRED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER ON FRONT EXPEDITING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. NO TCS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. COOLER WAS TAGGED.
APR 172024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR EGG MIXER, IN COFFEE BAR, AND IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIO
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR EGG MIXER, IN COFFEE BAR, AND IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PROTEIN WALK-IN COOLER: HAMBURGERS HELD AT 46.5F AND MARINATED SKIRT STEAK HELD AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND SKIRT STEAK MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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MAR 222023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON DEFLECTOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
JUL 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOOD VENT IN FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 192021FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN FRONT COOKING LINE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP/SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY (UNUSED) PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DSISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECETED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2463410 ISSUED ON 12-07-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #47 - 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 - 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 - 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 - INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) PREPARING AND COOKING WITHOUT A FACE COVERING AND SERVERS NOT PROPERLY COVERING THEIR NOSE WHILE SERVING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INDIVIDUAL REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASK WHEN INDOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060 (CORRECTED ON SITE) SEE COMMENTS BELOW
JAN 212021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
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.
JAN 192021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
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.
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)
DEC 142020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
DEC 72020FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE.
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.
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.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
FEB 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK
FEB 212019FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY (WATCH) WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN HANDS
OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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
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.
MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BAKERY OVEN AREA
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.
NOV 172017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
SEP 182017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
OCT 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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).
Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door coffee counter cooler and on the prep area 3 door coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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.
Observed dirt on the walls throughout the server station. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a small leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear hair restraints while working.
JAN 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY FASHION.
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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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)
: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
JUL 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
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)
EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
JUL 282015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
violation was corrected on 7-10-15
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.
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
EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
JUL 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN DISH ROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,GLASSES ,UTENSILS ETC, AND PUT THEM THRU THE DISH MACHINE AND WITH OUT WASHING HANDS HANDLED (BY REMOVING FROM CRATES) AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES AFTER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES/MULTI USE UTENSILS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.MANGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO TOUCH CLEAN DISHES CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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.
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
EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAR 32015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NO ICE BIN COVER PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT WATER STATION,ACROSS FROM JUICE BOXES. SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS ARE NOT WRAPPED/COVERED.ALL UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
VENT COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM BY THE SOUTH DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
EXPOSED HAND SINK REMOVED FROM DISH MACHINE ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD AT COFFEE/BAKERY FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AT SAID AREA AND ALL PREP AREAS.
FEB 242015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN, NO COLD WATER HANDLE PROVIDE AT SAID FAUCET,HOT WATER REACHED OVER 120F,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.COLD WATER HANDLE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE BOTTOM ICE STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND LOW TEMP MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE DOESN'T MEET THE CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENT,PRESENTLY OVER 200ppm,DISH MACHINE IN USE.TAGGED DISH MACHINE "DO NOT USE" MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE,100ppm. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES WAS ABLE TO CORRECTED THE PROBLEM,PRESENTLY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION 100ppm SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO ICE BIN COVER PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT WATER STATION,ACROSS FROM JUICE BOXES. SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS ARE NOT WRAPPED/COVERED.ALL UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
VENT COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTATIN
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM BY THE SOUTH DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
EXPOSED HAND SINK REMOVED FROM DISH MACHINE ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK.
JUN 102014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
OBSERVED SPILLED SODA SYRUP INSIDE CABINET OF SODA MACHINE, STANDING WATER INSIDE ICE BIN CABINET AT COFFEE STATION AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER CEILING LIGHTS.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER, ALSO MUST MAKE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH RACKS UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL RACKS OFF FLOOR 6" OR REMOVE.
MAR 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND HAVE VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS/CORNER OF CEILINGS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS AROUND PIPES IN WALLS/CEILINGS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM.
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH BOWLS.
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