A's Restaurant & Pancake House
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2022
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Across the available record, A's Restaurant & Pancake House has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 20, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at A's Restaurant & Pancake House since Jul 20, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so A's Restaurant & Pancake House is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.(COS).
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA(SPOONS,FORKS,KNIVES)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE-USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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May 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Feb 16, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS IN SHELVING UNDER GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAYBE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT LOCATIONS STATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED (2) GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT OR REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN PREP AREA (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.-----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND (1) EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, door by rear kitchen area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around washbowl in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage room area, shall be provided.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage room under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear dining areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RUBBER GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between equipment, sinks and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet to prevent leak.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working in coolers. Instructed to replace non-working thermometers to have conspicuous inside cooler.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AROUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,NEEDS RECAULKING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 12 INCHES HOLE NEAR BOILER MUST BE SEALED;PEELING PAINT IN BOILER AREA MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT;STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST BE REPLACED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1 FAUCET IN HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. 1 STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT; ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A's Restaurant & Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A's Restaurant & Pancake House on file is from Jul 20, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A's Restaurant & Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at A's Restaurant & Pancake House.
Has A's Restaurant & Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A's Restaurant & Pancake House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A's Restaurant & Pancake House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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