ELLY'S PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN FRONT COOKING LINE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP/SERVICE AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA).

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY (UNUSED) PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.