APR 8
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZELLY'S HEAVENLY BREAKFAST INC..
EAT. 93/100
554 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Meat slicer not clean not clean behind blade and blade housing, food debris noted. instructed to clean and sanitize after use.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice maker and potato shredder machine that are attached to water supply lines. Instructed to install.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Condensation water line draining in 3-comp sink instructed to move away to a mop sink or floor drain.
JUL 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 162025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THIS DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL TCS AND NON-TCS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAINING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COATED BY PLASTIC SURFACE THAT IS FLAKING AND CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COATING ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS USED AS HOLDING SURFACE FOR GRIDDLE UTENSILS (SMASH PRESSES) AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-403.11: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THIS DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL TCS AND NON-TCS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COATED BY PLASTIC SURFACE THAT IS FLAKING AND CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COATING ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS USED AS HOLDING SURFACE FOR GRIDDLE UTENSILS (SMASH PRESSES) AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE UTILIZING 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PER WAREWASHING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING AND PERFORM MANUAL WAREWASHING ONLY IN SINKS WITH AT LEAST 3-COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE-CLEANED UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER WHEN WASHING YOUR HANDS; THE WATER ACCUMULATES AND BUILDS UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 12024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2024
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF THE DRINK STATION WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIP LOCK BAGS/CONTAINERS IN ALL THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED LOCATED ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER WHEN WASHING YOUR HANDS; THE WATER ACCUMULATES AND BUILDS UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
SEP 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 152023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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