ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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).

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY FASHION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

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

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.