What is Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc.'s health inspection score?

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. last inspected?

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. have?

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. has 30 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. safe to eat at?

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. serve?

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc.

Name: Zelly's Heavenly Breakfast Inc.
Address: 554 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 76

554 W PERSHING RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

554 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Complaint3 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THIS DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL TCS AND NON-TCS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAINING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COATED BY PLASTIC SURFACE THAT IS FLAKING AND CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COATING ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS USED AS HOLDING SURFACE FOR GRIDDLE UTENSILS (SMASH PRESSES) AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-403.11: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THIS DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL TCS AND NON-TCS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COATED BY PLASTIC SURFACE THAT IS FLAKING AND CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COATING ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS USED AS HOLDING SURFACE FOR GRIDDLE UTENSILS (SMASH PRESSES) AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE UTILIZING 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PER WAREWASHING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING AND PERFORM MANUAL WAREWASHING ONLY IN SINKS WITH AT LEAST 3-COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE-CLEANED UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER WHEN WASHING YOUR HANDS; THE WATER ACCUMULATES AND BUILDS UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF THE DRINK STATION WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIP LOCK BAGS/CONTAINERS IN ALL THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED LOCATED ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER WHEN WASHING YOUR HANDS; THE WATER ACCUMULATES AND BUILDS UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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