ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: violation was corrected on 7-10-15

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

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

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.