Ellie's
Last inspected: May 6, 2019
90
Score
Ellie's appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Ellie's's record stops at May 6, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Ellie's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT COMPLETED, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE FORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKED GOODS FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE CLEAN AND EASLY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER THE 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.
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May 12, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT/COVER ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MAKER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 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
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT/COVER ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ICE MAKER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT WALL UNIT 1ST FLOOR ,MUST BE SEALED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER ,AND WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STEPS GOING TO THE BASEMENT. NEED SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL REAR WALL AND CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN WALL FAN. REPAIR WALL BEHIND MICROWAVE.
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Apr 26, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ellie's on file is from May 6, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellie's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ellie's.
Has Ellie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellie's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ellie's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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