Elly's Pancake House

5308-5312 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Elly's Pancake House has been inspected 28 times since 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

28
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE HANDWASHING SINK .
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA(RED, GREEN IN COLOR) WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,THROUGHOUT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE STATION.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.REMOVE GREASE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEAL SLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT COFFEE AREA. REPLACE BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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64
Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
2
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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82
Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR EGG MIXER, IN COFFEE BAR, AND IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR EGG MIXER, IN COFFEE BAR, AND IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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61
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP ON DEFLECTOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOOD VENT IN FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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95
Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY (UNUSED) PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 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
64
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN FRONT COOKING LINE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP/SERVICE AREA.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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52
Jan 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 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.
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82
Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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)
59
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 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.
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74
Dec 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
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74
Dec 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 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.
8
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP LINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS.
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45
Feb 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 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
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
21
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
25
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 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.
15
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY (WATCH) WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN HANDS
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HOOD FILLERS ON SMALL HOOD SYSTEMS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA ARE COVERED WITH GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNDER SINK STORAGE CABINET, AND MUST CLEAN UNDER HAND WASHING SINK CABINET STORAGE BY WAITERS STATION HAND SINK
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BAKERY OVEN AREA
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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22
Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER
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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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door coffee counter cooler and on the prep area 3 door coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dirt on the walls throughout the server station. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear hair restraints while working.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY FASHION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN 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 THE VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 30, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: violation was corrected on 7-10-15
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 10, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT/SERVING AREA IN DINING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 3, 2015
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: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM BY THE SOUTH DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: 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
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTATIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM BY THE SOUTH DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 10, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER CEILING LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER, ALSO MUST MAKE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH RACKS UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL RACKS OFF FLOOR 6" OR REMOVE.
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Mar 14, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND HAVE VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH BOWLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elly's Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elly's Pancake House on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elly's Pancake House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Elly's Pancake House.

Has Elly's Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elly's Pancake House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Elly's Pancake House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Elly's Pancake House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elly's Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.